Armagh Travel Guide: Travel and tourist information, things to do and see in Armagh

Armagh is located in the geographical heartland of Northern Ireland, a beautiful rural, historic area served by the main motorway network in Northern Ireland, with major road links to the business capitals of Belfast and Dublin.

Connection times with world markets are especially important: Belfast International Airport - 45 minutes away from the City; Dublin Airport - 70 minutes; Port of Larne - 75 minutes; Port of Belfast -50 minutes.

This central location makes Armagh a communications hub with excellent links to the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom, Europe and the United States of America.

Continuous monitoring and development of road links are key factors in the approach adopted by the Armagh Economic Development Group, so that as demand increases, plans are already in place to increase capacity to cope.

At present Armagh is able to offer surprisingly short delivery times to the international marketplace, and the District Council is committed to maintaining these in the future.
Armagh, like Down and Monaghan which adjoin it, is a county of gentle hills - the land becoming more hilly towards the south, where Slieve Gullion rises to 1,893 feet. Around Richill and Loughanll in the north is a rich fruit growing area, which has earned for Armagh the title of "The Garden of Ulster", it is noted for Bramley apples, garden plants and jam. Lurgan and Portadown are important centres of the linen industry. This area was the scene of many events in the epic literature ancient Ireland. In history it also holds an important place, and the ancient city of Armagh - in prehistoric times the seat of Ulster kings - has been Ireland's ecclesiastical capital for 1,5000 years.

Population: 1.724.400
Languages: English, Welsh, Scots Gaelic
Currency: British pound
Currency code: GBP
Local Times:
U.K. - Northern Ireland - Belfast

Country Dialling Code: +44
Voltage: 230V 50Hz
Electrical plugs:
3 large flat prongs

Northern Ireland is a land of blue mountains and forest parks, mazy lakes and windswept moors, white Atlantic sands, an inland sea. Dozens of small towns are hidden away down among the green places of the countryside, and fishing villages string out along the shores. The towers and steeples of parish churches mark the high ground beyond trimmed hedgerows.

The heritage of Northern Ireland is largely rural. Ulster people are outdoor people. They spend their leisure time pottering around the coast or going on family expeditions to the mountains at weekends. The rivers are full of fish , with friendly hotels and B&Bs along the banks to welcome anglers at the end of the day, and lively musical evenings in nearby hostelries. For golfers there are the famous fairways of championship courses and whole series of lovely links, many in enchanting cliff-top settings.

Dozens of small towns are hidden away down among the green places of the countryside, and fishing villages string out along the shores. The towers and steeples of parish churches mark the high ground beyond trimmed hedgerows. The country's turbulent past, which still resonates today, has also helped shape the landscape.

The weather can be fickle but the rain keeps the land a magical emerald green and, when the wind blows the clouds away to sea, the sky like the mountains is blue. The air is clean - and so sweet that you will want to open the car windows to let the breezes in.

There are 50 miles of cruising waters on Lough Erne , sailing on Lough Neagh - the biggest lake in the British Isles - sea fishing off Strangford and the Antrim coast , and many other Water sports. You can go cycling and pony trekking along the seashore and backpacking in the Mournes.

some places to visit;

The three historic cities of Belfast , Derry and Armagh .

The Mountains of Mourne and the sea lough of Strangford .

The Causeway Coast and the Glens of Antrim .

The Fermanagh Lakeland in the south-west.

The Sperrin Mountains and the empty moors of western Ulster

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