- Apple Orchard Capital: Armagh is known as the “Orchard County” due to its extensive apple orchards, producing much of Ireland’s cider and Bramley apples.
- Navan Fort: Navan Fort, an ancient ceremonial site, was a royal seat of kings of Ulster with remains dated to 100 BC, linked to the House of Niall which controlled three of Ireland’s five provinces and the High Kingship at Tara.
- Saint Patrick’s Cathedrals: Armagh hosts two cathedrals named after Saint Patrick, one Catholic and one Church of Ireland, both claiming ties to the saint’s legacy.
- Gosford Castle’s Game of Thrones Connection: Gosford Castle in Markethill was used as a filming location for Riverrun in the TV series Game of Thrones.
- Oldest Known Fruit Tree: The oldest known apple tree in Ireland, planted in the 1800s, still grows in Richhill, producing fruit annually.
- Haunted Armagh Gaol: Armagh Gaol, closed in 1986, is said to be haunted by former prisoners, with reports of ghostly footsteps and cries.
- Tayto Castle: Tayto Castle in Tandragee is the production site for Ireland’s famous Tayto crisps, with a private castle not open to the public.
- Ring of Gullion: The Ring of Gullion, a geological formation, is a rare example of a ring dyke formed by volcanic activity 60 million years ago.
- First Irish Linen: Armagh was a centre for Irish linen production in the 18th century, with many families weaving linen in their homes.
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County Armagh:
Ireland’s County Armagh is steeped in history and natural beauty, with the Navan Fort, an ancient ceremonial site, offering archaeological intrigue. The Armagh Observatory and Planetarium provide stargazing opportunities, while the city’s two cathedrals reflect its ecclesiastical heritage. Other attractions include the nearby Slieve Gullion Forest Park with its hiking trails and panoramic views. Armagh is Ireland’s fifth smallest county by size (1,253 square km) and tenth largest by population (194,394). Population peaked at 232,393 in 1841 and reached its lowest point, 108,815, in 1937. In terms of hospitality, Armagh is Ireland’s 26th most visited tourist county with around 57,000 international visitors per year.
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