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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Olympic Torch Run through Armagh City

05 Jun 2012 - 06 Jun 2012

Torch Run in Armagh City from 2.45 p.m. 5th June 2012

Transit of Venus at Armagh Observatory

06 Jun 2012 - 07 Jun 2012

The Armagh Observatory is presenting a special exhibition to mark the exceptionally rare Transit of Venus, visible from Northern...

The Adventures of Indiana Jones & the Brown Bull

16 Jun 2012 - 18 Jun 2012

Indiana Jones is assisting his father with the safe delivery of the Brown Bull of Cooley to the museum at Navan. But not everythng...

King Conor's Supper Banquet

21 Jun 2012 - 22 Jun 2102

At the invitation of King Conor join him and his courageous warriors for a Banquet supper to be held in his feasting hall at the...

Pinhole Camera Workshop

07 Jul 2012 - 09 Jul 2012

Workshops will take place at 10.30am, 12.15pm and 3.15pm each day, and will last approximately one hour. The workshop will also...

Train as a Jedi at Armagh Planetarium

14 Jul 2012 - 16 Jul 2012

Trainees must stay vigilant as there has been a disturbance in the Force and Stormtroopers, led by Darth Maul himself, have been...

Titanic the Milford Story

28 Jul 2012 - 30 Jul 2012

Come to the Milford House Museum, in Milford village and discover the amazing links Milford has with the Titanic. Step Back in...

Action Grasshopper Summer Scheme

30 Jul 2012 - 04 Aug 2012

Games: Try and Beat the Obstacle, Learn Camping Skills, Master the Orienteering Course, Enjoy a visit to a local indoor soft play...

Action Grasshopper Summer Scheme

30 Jul 2012 - 04 Aug 2012

Games

Armagh 7 Hills Blues Fest 2012

09 Aug 2012 - 13 Aug 2012

ARMAGH’S 7 HILLS BLUES FEST 2012

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.