Armagh City

Armagh City

Steeped in history and folklore, the ancient city of Armagh is a mesmerising place combining the best of both contemporary and historical Ireland.

Apple Blossom Orchard
St Patrick's Cathedral
Navan Fort
St Patrick's Trian Visitor Complex

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.

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Kan

10 Feb 2012 - 10 Feb 2012

Kan at the Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre.

KAN @ the Market Place Theatre, Armagh

10 Feb 2012 - 10 Feb 2012

Maverick 'Fluke' and 'Lau' frontmen, Brian Finnegan and Aidan O'Rourke, join forces with ace young guitarist, Ian Stephenson and...

Calling Macha Home

17 Feb 2012 - 17 Feb 2012

This evening will be a lively exploration through music, poetry and story of three stages in the themes of Macha.

Ann Marie Savage - 'Paintings' Exhibition

17 Feb 2012 - 19 Mar 2012

Anna Marie's new body of work, 'Paintings', references this previous work but challenges the formal aspect of her practice with...

Wood Turning Workshop

24 Feb 2012 - 25 Feb 2012

Have you ever fancied learning how to make your own masterpiece? Under the expert guidance of experienced teacher, Eugene Grimley,...

3D Carrickmacross Lace Workshop

25 Feb 2012 - 26 Feb 2012

Following the very successful Carrickmacross Workshop, a weekend class has been oganised catering for both the beginner and the...

Urban Illustration Workshop

28 Feb 2012 - 28 Feb 2012

A full day workshop will allow you to have fun with lettering, design interesting creatures and backgrounds. You can create a...

Ulster Orchestra

09 Mar 2012 - 09 Mar 2012

Ulster Orchestra at the Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre.

The Wolfe Tones

05 Apr 2012 - 10 Apr 2012

The Wolfe Tones at the Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre.

Easter Craft Club

12 Apr 2012 - 14 Apr 2012

Children can enjoy the Easter school holidays at the excellent Easter Craft Club at the Palace Stables where they can get their...

Flower Festival @ Saint Mark's Church

04 May 2012 - 08 May 2012

A weekend to celebrate the bi-centenary of St Mark's Parish Church. The Flower Festival is designed and co-ordinated by Alan...

The Bard of Armagh Festival of Humorous Verse

16 Nov 2012 - 16 Nov 2012

Today’s Bard of Armagh Competition creates a platform for versifiers to unleash their creative energies to a packed and...

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Did you know?

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.