From left to right: Apple Blossom Orchard, St Patrick's Cathedral, Navan Fort, St Patrick's Trian Visitor Complex
In the historic City of Armagh, County Armagh, Northern Ireland lie some of Ireland’s most fascinating sights. The ancient capital of Ulster, Armagh is also known as the City of St. Patrick, and was the birthplace of Brian Boru as well as being the ecclesiastical capital of Ireland.
Modern Armagh City now offers the visitor a whole host of attractions from historical sites to contemporary and very lively pubs. Nestled in the heart of the Orchard County the city itself blossoms throughout the year and is packed full of National Trust Properties, kids’ attractions, museums and fun-filled cultural events.
One of Ireland’s oldest cities, Armagh has a rich and unique heritage, with wonderful archaeological sites reflecting over 6,500 years of the island’s history. A glorious place to discover, Armagh will delight and inspire visitors of all ages.
12 Nov 2009 - 15 Nov 2009
The 16th Annual William Kennedy Piping Festival celebrates the life and works of William Kennedy, who was an 18th century piper,...
20 Nov 2009 - 20 Nov 2009
The Bard of Armagh Festival of Humorous Verse has been in existence since 1993. It has grown from a small community event to...
The Northern Ireland Tourist Board
Visit the website for County Armagh
Visit the website for Armagh and Down
The Visit Armagh Website
Armagh almost became the Vatican City! In 1948 the Irish ambassador to the Vatican reported that Pope Pius XII was “in a mood of deepest pessimism” about the possibility of a Communist government coming to power in Italy, and was very much minded to move the Holy See to Ireland. The Pope said: “Ireland is the only country I could go to – only there would I have the atmosphere and the sense of security to rule the Church as Christ wants me." In any event, conservative Italy turned its back on the Communists, the Christian democrats in coalition came to power, and the Vatican stayed put.
