Armagh City

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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.

Everything you need to know about Armagh City

Bank hours

Hours are generally Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 4.30pm with some open on Saturday morning. Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) dispense cash at hundreds of locations including banks, gas stations, and shopping centers. Using a credit card in an ATM is an easy way of obtaining sterling if you are traveling from the Republic of Ireland or abroad. Bureau de change can be found in larger bank branches, travel agencies, some tourist information centers, big hotels and a few visitor attractions.

Getting Around

Translink is the main public transport company serving Armagh City for bus and rail. You can check out times, prices and buy tickets at www.translink.co.uk.

Parking

Multi-storey and off-street car parks have hourly tariffs depending on location. On-street pay and display zones are clearly marked. Pay attention to restriction notices that display morning and evening rush hour clearways and bus lanes when in operation.

Pub Hours

Generally Monday to Saturday, 11.30am to 11pm, Sundays from 12.30pm to 10pm. Many bars in Armagh City have later opening hours on Thursday through Saturday. Children are not permitted on licensed premises. No alcohol may be served to under 18s.

Shopping

City center shops generally open Monday to Saturday, from 9.30am to 5.30pm (Thursday until 9pm). Some larger stores open Sunday from 1pm to 5pm. Neighborhood stores and gas station convenience shops often open much longer, 24 hours in many cases.

Tourist Information

Armagh Tourist Information Centre, 40 English Street, Armagh, County Armagh BT61 7BA; tel: +28 3752 1800; fax: + 028 3752 8329; email tic@armagh.gov,uk.

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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.

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