Armagh located on the shores of Lough Neagh with
fertile lands is known as the "Orchard County". Armagh has some great
walking areas
such as at
Ardress House, Portadown, this charming 17th-century farmhouse,
set in 100 acres of countryside
there are apple orchards, charming
woodland and riverside walks.
Take a walk up to visit
Navan Fort, this was the Royal seat of the Kings of
Ulster, set,
on a low hill approximately 1.6 miles (2.6 km) west of the city of
Armagh. The
Argory, Dungannon is
a handsome Irish gentry house ,surrounded
by its 320-acre wooded riverside estate. Lough Neagh Discovery Centre, Co Armagh in Craigavon on the
edge of Lough Neagh in Armagh, is a place where visitors can learn all
about the history, the culture and wildlife in and around Lough Neagh,
Co Armagh. The Armagh
Observatory is a modern
astronomical research institute,
founded in 1790 by Archbishop Richard Robinson, the Observatory
is one of the UK and Ireland's leading scientific research
establishments
Armagh
Festivals
Tommy Makem Festival of Traditional &
Folk Song celebrates
the music and work of Armagh's own late artist Tommy Makem. William Kennedy Piping Festivalis celebrated in November each year. a
celebration of the Uilleann pipe music
and traditional Irish instruments with
musicians from all over attending.
ArmaghVisitor Attractions
Lough Neagh Discovery Centre, Co Armagh
in Craigavon on the
edge of Lough Neagh in Armagh,
where visitors can learn all
about the history, the culture and wildlife in and around Lough Neagh.
Armagh's County Museum where the displays focus on the history, natural
history and culture of County Armagh and include archaeological
artefacts, historic domestic tools and items, textiles and more. Navan
Fort the Royal seat of the Kings of Ulster built in the late Bronze Age.
Armagh What's On
The Market Place
Theatre, Armagh City can be enjoyed for
a night out at the theatre in Armagh. The visitor to Armagh can
experience the golf at County Armagh Golf
Club. For the walkers in Armagh
there is the Newry Canal Towpath Walking Route,
The Ballykeel Loop, and
Creggan Loop.
City of Armagh council website promoting the activities and news within the Armagh city area
The
Armagh Observatory is a modern astronomical research institute with a
rich heritage. Founded in 1790 by Archbishop Richard Robinson, the
Observatory is one of the UK and Ireland's leading scientific
research establishments. Around 20 astronomers are actively
studying the Sun and other stars, the Solar System, and the
Earth's climate
This site provides prospective
visitors to Armagh, City of Saint Patrick and Ancient Seat of the
Kings of Ulster, with information on travel, accommodation,
attractions, maps, photographs, genealogy, numerous events and
much much more....
The
Armagh Observatory