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Armagh

Explore Ireland’s oldest city in the heart of Northern Ireland’s Orchard County

St Patrick's Cathedral
Gosford Forest Park
Georgian door in Armagh
Armagh Planetarium

From left to right: St Patrick's Cathedral, Gosford Forest Park, Georgian door in Armagh, Armagh Planetarium

In the historic countyof Armagh in Northern Ireland lie some of Ireland’s most fascinating sights. The ancient capital of Ulster, Armaghis also know as the City of St. Patrick, and was the birthplace of Brian Boru as well as being the ecclesiastical capital of Ireland.

Modern Armagh now offers the visitor a whole host of attractions from historical sites to lively pubs. Step beyond the city and you’ll enter into Orchard County – a fantastic area filled with acres and acres of apple trees, which blossom a spectacular shade of pink.

County Armagh is also packed with National Trust properties, kids’ attractions, museums, country parks and cultural events.

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Big Lough Sunday

05 Jul 2009 - 05 Jul 2009

A family fun day not to be missed. Including live music, talent competition, Irish dancing display, funfair, stalls, eel catching...

All-Ireland Road Bowls Final

01 Aug 2009 - 02 Aug 2009

Road bowling is one of those odd Irish sports which only we seem to know about. The Novice All-Ireland Road Bowls Final in Armagh...

10th Annual Tommy Makem Festival of Song

06 Aug 2009 - 08 Aug 2009

A weekend of culture celebrating the life of Tommy Makem. Tours of Armagh City and South Armagh organized. Events at Armagh City...

15th Annual Bird Fair

29 Aug 2009 - 29 Aug 2009

As well as the perennially popular bird fair, this is a great family day out with falconry, sheep dog trials and an art and craft...

The Bard of Armagh Finals 2009

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...

 

 

 

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Did you know?

The author of some of the most well known Christian hymns, including All Things Bright and Beautiful and Once in Royal David’s City, spent most of her life in Northern Ireland. Cecil Francis Alexander (1818-1895) was married to William Alexander, who was Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland.

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