- Charles Wood (Composer) from Armagh City. Born 15 June 1866, died 12 July 1926. A prolific composer of over 250 sacred works, Wood was born in Armagh and later became a fellow at Caius College, Cambridge, and professor at the Royal College of Music. His pupils included Herbert Howells and Ralph Vaughan Williams. He co-founded the Irish Folk Song Society in 1904.
- Tommy Makem (Singer, Songwriter, Musician) from Keady. Born 4 November 1932, died 1 August 2007. Son of the traditional singing legend Sarah Clancy, Makem was a folk singer and banjo player with The Clancy Brothers. Born in Keady, he popularised Irish ballads like The Four Green Fields in the 1960s American folk revival.
- Jocelyn Bell Burnell (Composer of Music for Physics Installations) from Lurgan. Born 15 July 1943. While primarily an astrophysicist, Bell Burnell, born in Lurgan, composed music for physics-inspired art installations, blending science and sound. Her work in this niche field reflects Armagh’s creative output.
- Eithne Ní Uallacháin (Singer, Songwriter) from Portadown (lived). Born 1 January 1957, died 19 May 1999. A traditional Irish singer and songwriter, Ní Uallacháin lived in Portadown and performed with the band Lá Lugh. Her albums, like Cosaín an Fhírinne, preserved Gaelic music traditions.
- Mick Flavin (Singer) from Longford (born), Ballinagh (lived near Armagh). Born 1949. A country and Irish singer, Flavin lived close to Armagh and performed in venues across the county. His hits like I’m Gonna Be a Country Boy Again resonate with Armagh’s country music fans.
- Ciara Gormley (Singer-Songwriter) from Armagh City. Born circa 1990s (exact date unavailable). A contemporary Armagh-born artist, Gormley blends folk and pop in her original songs.
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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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