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Spend your holiday in the ancient cathedral city of Armagh and you’ll be visiting more than Ireland’s oldest city. You’ll be visiting the ancient capital of Ulster, City of Saint Patrick, burial place of Brian Boru, the Orchard County and the ecclesiastical capital of Ireland. The history of the area is fascinating reflecting 6,500 years of activity. People first came here in 4,500BC and have been arriving ever since.
For those seeking active holidays there is plenty of golf, fishing, cycling, walking and hiking on offer. Armagh has a wide range of visitor attractions including Cathedrals, museums, family attractions, Country Parks, National Trust properties, a modern theatre and a great range of restaurants and bars.
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CELEBRATE APPLE BLOSSOM FESTIVAL IN ARMAGH
Saturday, 3rd - Monday, 5th May
Armagh is hosting Apple Blossom Festival from Saturday, 3rd - Monday, 5th May 2008. This year a host of events are planned to suit one and all.
Saturday, 3rd May: Local Country Markets in the city centre from 9.00am - 6.00pm.
Saturday, 3rd May: Local Cookery Competition in the city centre from 9.00am - 6.00pm
Saturday, 3rd - Monday, 5th May: Festival of Flowers in the Palace Stables Heritage Centre, The Palace Demesne, Armagh
For further information, cookery competition forms or request a brochure contact Armagh Tourist Information Centre, Tel: 028 3752 1800 or email tic@armagh.gov.uk |
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APPLE BLOSSOM FESTIVAL INCLUDING COUNTRY MARKETS AND ENTERAINMENT2008
Armagh is hosting Apple Blossom Festival from Saturday, 3rd - Monday, 5th May 2008. This year a host of events are planned to suit one and all.
Saturday, 3rd May: LOCAL COUNTRY MARKET in the city centre from 9.00am - 6.00pm.
Saturday, 3rd May: LOCAL COOKERY DEMONSTRATIONS
in the city centre from 9.00am - 6.00pm
Booking forms are obtainable from the Tourist Information Centre, 40 English Street, Armagh Tel: 028 3752 1800 or email tic@armagh.gov.uk
Saturday, 3rd - Monday, 5th May: FESTIVAL OF FLOWERS in the Palace Stables Heritage Centre, The Palace Demesne, Armagh
For further information or request a brochure contact Armagh Tourist Information Centre, Tel: 028 3752 1800 or email tic@armagh.gov.uk |
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The Navan Centre & Fort (Emain Macha)
The Navan Interpretative Centre offers visitors an understanding of the diverse history of the area presenting the history, archaeology and legends of the legendary royal capital of ancient Ulster, Emain Mhacha. |
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The Palace Stables Heritage Centre
Visit the home of Ireland's leading Living History programme set in the beautifully restored Georgian stable block within the Palace Demesne of the former Church of Ireland Archbishop's of Armagh until the 1970's. |
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Murder Mystery Night - 21st June 2008
At the Palace Stables Heritage Centre
Armagh
7.30pm
£22 Per person includes 2x course meal
Advance Booking Essential |
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Saint Patrick's Trian Visitor Complex
The most exciting Visitor Complex in the City, Saint Patrick's Trian offers you a unique opportunity to explore the world of Saint Patrick and learn about the rise of Christianity in Ireland. |
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Armagh Planetarium
Launching in summer 2006 visitors can discover the Universe in Ireland's first full dome three-dimensional Digital Theatre.
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Saint Patrick's Cathedral (Church of Ireland)
Saint Patrick founded his first stone Church on the hill of Armagh in 445AD. |
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Events List 2008
Living History Events for 2008 |
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Saint Patrick's Catholic Cathedral
The imposing twin spires of the Roman Catholic Cathedral overlooks the City on an elevated site. |
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Living History News
Latest news: John-Paul Coyle, Senior Living History Interpreter, Receives recognition from the William Johnston Memorial Trust Local Government Employee of the Year awards. |
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Milford House Museum
The Gate Lodge of Milford House opens to the public for the first time after extensive an extensive restoration programme. This beautiful property is the first acquisition of the Milford BPT. On display are many of the contents of Milford House, Mc Crum and Miller family possessions returned to the property after an absence of over seventy years. The generous gift of the Miller family, the grandchildren of Harriette Mc Crum.
The Secret garden opposite the Gate Lodge is currently closed and is due to be restored next year.
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HOME OF THE PENALTY KICK
It was William Mc Crum who, in 1890, submitted a proposal for “a penalty kick” to the Irish Football Association. Twelve months later it was approved by the International Football Association Board and incorporated in the Laws of the Game.
Mc Crum came from a highly respected family. The only son of Robert Garmany Mc Crum, a linen baron who built Milford, he was a former pupil at The Royal School, Armagh and graduated from Trinity College, Dublin in 1886. Affectionately remembered in the village as ‘Master Willie’ he was a sportsman of international recognition. He was instrumental in forming the Milford Cricket Club devoting much time and effort to coaching. Throughout his life he always maintained a keen interest in the Boy Scout Movement. He was also specifically interested in Amateur Dramatics and was the driving force behind The Milford Players. When the R.G. Mc Crum Institute – built by his father to service the recreational needs of the village – opened in 1914 he became actively involved in the running of it, encouraging all villagers to take part in some or other recreation. He was a brilliant raconteur and author of some very meritorious sketches. As one of the managing directors of his father’s linen manufacturing business, Mc Crum, Watson and Mercer, he represented the company’s interests in London for a number of years. He spent the best part of his life, however, in Milford.
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