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Armagh – Did You Know? Read more

These stately Georgian era buildings once housed the royal stables. Read more

Armagh County Museum is a treasury of history and art that uniquely reflects the character of the region known as the “Orchard County”. Read more

Lough Neagh is the largest lake of fresh water in the islands of Britain and Ireland. Read more

Update – Jan 2013
St Patrick’s Trian is currently closed for redevelopment. Read more

In 445, St. Patrick reportedly erected the original building that occupied the site of the present Cathedral
The church that stands today dates to the early 19th century, in the Gothic tradition
Some of the statues hark back to Celtic / pagan times and reflect pre-Christian beliefs and customs
The church has been destroyed and rebuilt 17 times

Brian Boru

The church contains many relics and sites of historical importance, including the burial place of Brian Boru
A huge figure in early Irish history, Brian Boru was born in 940 at Munster
He witnessed the Viking killings of many members of his tribe, including his mother
From a young age he was committed to driving the Vikings from Ireland
He trained himself and his tribal army in the art of battle and began to drive his enemies back to their homeland
Brian Boru became a powerful leader, and battled his way to the High Kingship of Ireland
Brian Boru was the last of the High Kings to sit at the traditional throne at Tara
As High King, Brian Boru made valiant efforts to restore churches ruined by the invaders, and replace artifacts and manuscripts that were lost and destroyed during the pillaging
At the Battle of Clontarf, on Good Friday 1014, Brian Boru and his forces defeated the Vikings, smashing their military power in Ireland forever
As the Vikings were retreating, one of their leaders, named Bothair, murdered Brian Boru
His tomb lies in St. Read more

St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Cathedral is an imposing site, perched on the hilltop in Armagh and dominating its skyline. Read more

The city of Armagh is one of Ireland’s oldest, and is widely recognized as the country’s centre for organized religion. Read more

This Park is situated on the river Blackwater near the pretty village of Benburb. Read more

A popular walking trail, nature lovers will be amazed at the unique wilderness of Brackagh Moss Natural Reserve. Read more

The Armagh Planetarium showcases a wide range of exhibits and observation opportunities that combine to unravel some of the mysteries of the heavens and chronicle the history of modern space travel. Read more

Navan Fort, or Emain Macha as it was known in the old Irish language, is a large circular earthwork structure surrounding a drumlin, with an internal diameter of around 240 metres. Read more