County Armagh: Things to Do & Places to Visit • Go-to-Ireland.com

Armagh Cider Company

There's more to Ireland than breweries and distilleries! The country is also renowned for its cider factories, including the Armagh Cider Company!

Cairns, Ireland

Navan Fort

Navan Fort is one of Ireland's outstanding archaeological sites. A remarkable carin, surrounded by some rather nice legends!

Abbeys and monasteries

Armagh Friary

Armagh Friary is one of the many abbeys dotted around Northern Ireland. Nevertheless, it is one of the most beautiful in County Armagh!

Irish stones

The Kilnasaggart Stone

A 2-metre-high stone with engraved inscriptions dating back to 700 AD!

Churches

This is the oldest Protestant parish church in Portadown. It is particularly well known in Northern Ireland, where it once had close ties with the Orange Order, which organized commemorative marches that often got out of hand.

Cathedrals

St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh

Armagh has many religious buildings to visit, including the Catholic and Protestant cathedrals in the city center, including St Patrick's Cathedral. [...]

Castles

The Moyry Castle

Moyry Castle is a Northern Irish castle in County Armagh, north of Dundalk. Built in 1601 by Lord Mountjoy to help secure…

County Armagh

The historic County Armagh occupies the south of Northern Ireland between the border with the Republic of Ireland, the shores of Lough Neagh and the agricultural landscapes at the heart of Ulster. It is known for its strong religious identity, its orchards and the city of Armagh.

Understanding County Armagh

Armagh no longer corresponds to a single administrative authority. Its historic territory is now divided mainly between Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon and Newry, Mourne and Down. Current statistics must therefore be reported by district, not by the historic county.

Armagh City, the historic heart

The city of Armagh is the main heritage centre, with a history closely linked to Saint Patrick, Christian traditions and several cultural institutions.

Orchards and the southern countryside

The south of the county is associated with an important fruit-growing tradition, particularly around the apple orchards. The rolling countryside gives this part of the area an identity very different from that of the major neighbouring urban centres.

Lough Neagh and the north of the county

To the north, the land approaches Lough Neagh and more urbanised areas.

How should you plan a stay?

One to two days allow you to discover Armagh City and the surrounding countryside. A car makes it easier to explore the orchards, rural sites and areas near the border.