Everything you need to know in Armagh

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, garages, and shopping centres. Using a credit card in an ATM is an easy way of obtaining sterling if you are travelling from the Republic of Ireland or abroad. Bureau de change can be found in larger bank branches, travel agencies, some tourist information centres, big hotels and a few visitor attractions.

Getting Around

Translink is the main public transport company serving Northern Ireland by 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 Northern Ireland have later opening hours on Thursday to Saturday. Children are not permitted on licensed premises. No alcohol may be served to under 18s.

Shopping

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

Tourist Information

For details of tourist information centres around Northern Ireland, log on to www.discovernorthernireland.com.

Need to know

• County Armagh

  County Armagh website

• Discover Northern Ireland

• Visit Armagh

  Visit Armagh website

Upcoming events

• Armagh City Craft Fair 2013

  24 May 2013 - 25 May 2013

• Northern Ireland Countryside Festival

  25 May 2013 - 26 May 2013

• Love Nature: Family Fun Day

  25 May 2013 - 25 May 2013

• The William Lauder Memorial Organ Recital

  26 May 2013 - 26 May 2013

• Bigfoot Walk

  26 May 2013 - 26 May 2013

• Crooked Lake Triathlon

  08 Jun 2013 - 08 Jun 2013

• Navan Centre and Fort

  15 Jun 2013 - 16 Jun 2013

• Conservation Crafts at NIEA Moira Depot

  15 Jun 2013 - 15 Jun 2013

• Archaeology Days : A Horrible Histories Life Swap

  15 Jun 2013 - 16 Jun 2013

• Scarva Sham Fight

  13 Jul 2013 - 13 Jul 2013

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