- Local Council Tourism Officer: Brian Johnston, Head of Tourism, Arts & Culture, brian.johnston@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk,
- General Tourism NI contact: Floors 10-12, Linum Chambers, Bedford Square, Belfast, BT2 7ES, Phone: +44 (0)28 9044 1545, info@tourismni.com
- Joanne McElmeel, Tourism Business Support, joanne.mcelmeel@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk
- Matthew Avenell, Tourism Facilities Marketing Officer
- General council contact: Craigavon Civic & Conference Centre, Lakeview Road, Craigavon, Co. Armagh BT64 1AL, Phone: 0300 0300 900, info@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk, Tourism tourismartsculture@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk
Inbound Tour Operators
- Inbound Tour Operators Association of Ireland (ITOA) PO Box 13701, Carrick on Suir, Co Tipperary, info@itoa-ireland.com or +353 (87) 407 0989. https://itoa-ireland.com/
Tour Guides:
- NI Tourist Guide Association (NITGA): Belfast Welcome Centre, 9 Donegall Square North, Belfast, Antrim BT1 5GB , https://nitga.co.uk/ info@nitga.co.uk
- Tour Guides NI +44 7704 575932 / +4479 8181 2959, https://tourguidesni.com/ info@tourguidesni.com
- Members organisation Approved Tourist Guides of Ireland (ATGI) admin@tourguides.ie selection of guides searchable on www.tourguides.ie
- Members organisation Independent Tour Guides Association (ITGA) independenttourguidesassoc@gmail.comselection of guides searchable on www.tourguide.ie
- Armagh Guided Tours: Provides group walking tours and coach tours in Armagh City and County, 41 Coolmillish Road, Markethill, Co. Armagh BT60 1SH, Phone: +44 (0) 7740 511 442, info@armaghguidedtours.com
- Barbara Ferguson: Offers tours in County Armagh, barbaraferguson@britainsbestguides.org
- Donna Fox (Donna Fox Tours): Offers walking tours in County Armagh, BT61 8AD, Phone: +44 7990575630, info@donnafoxtours.com
- Lizzie Charley (Hidden Heritage NI): Offers tours in Armagh, info@hiddenheritageni.com
- Guided Tours Ireland: +44 (0) 7740 511 442, info@guidedtoursireland.com, Beechlodge Farm, 41 Coolmillish Road, Markethill, Co. Armagh BT60 1SH
- Bibi Barrett (NITGA): bibibarrett60@gmail.com, Phone: +44 7779 427 056
- David Graham (NITGA): dvd_graham@hotmail.com (mailto:_graham@hotmail.com), Phone: +44 7712 658 389 (Mobile), +44 28 2565 6754 (Landline)
- Gwen Chambers (NITGA): gwen.chambers@gmail.com, Phone: +44 7926 770 570 (Mobile), +44 28 4176 5030 (Landline)
- Silvia Ballocchi (NITGA): silvia.ballocchi@gmail.com
- Angela O’Connor (NITGA): 2angelaoc@gmail.com, Phone: +44 7708 192 039
Outbound Travel
- Terra Travel Lurgan: 54-55 Church Place, Lurgan, Co. Armagh BT66 6HD, Phone: +44 (0)28 3832 7222, lurgan@terratravel.co.uk terratravel.co.uk
- Thompson Travel: Unit 2 Kernan Shops, Portadown, Co. Armagh, BT63 5QR thompsontravel.co.uk
- Professional Travel Armagh Worldchoice: 1 Thomas Street, Armagh, BT61 7PX, Phone: +44 (0)28 3752 2002, wendyh@professional-travel.co.uk
- Hays Travel Armagh: Phone: +44 (0)28 3716 0013, armagh@hays-travel.co.uk
- LG Travel NI: 5 Mullivally Road, Laurelvale, Co. Armagh BT62 2LX, Phone: +44 (0)28 3752 2002 (general)
Hotels
- Armagh City Hotel, 2 Friary Road, Armagh BT61 7QJ, Phone: +44 (0)28 3751 8888, reservations@armaghcityhotel.com
- Charlemont Arms Hotel, 57-65 English Street, Armagh BT61 7LB, Phone: +44 (0)28 3752 2028, info@charlemontarmshotel.com
- Newforge House, 58 Newforge Road, Magheralin, Craigavon BT67 0QL, Phone: +44 (0)28 9261 1255, info@newforgehouse.com
- Killeavy Castle Estate, 12 Ballintemple Road, Killeavy, Newry BT35 8LQ, Phone: +44 (0)28 3044 4888, reservations@killeavycastle.com
- Blackwell House, 33 Mullinahinch Road, Scarva, Banbridge BT63 6BP, Phone: +44 (0)28 3883 2752, info@blackwellhouse.co.uk
- Bannview Bed & Breakfast, 60 Portmore Street, Portadown, Craigavon BT62 3NF, Phone: +44 (0)28 3833 6823, info@bannview.co.uk
- The Ryandale Inn, 16-18 The Square, Moy, Dungannon BT71 7SG, Phone: +44 (0)28 8778 4823, info@ryandaleinn.com
- Seagoe Hotel, 22 Upper Church Lane, Portadown, Craigavon BT63 5JE, Phone: +44 (0)28 3833 3076, info@seagoe.com
- Charlemont House, 4 The Square, Moy, Dungannon BT71 7SH, Phone: +44 (0)28
- Cohannon Inn, 212 Ballynakilly Road, Dungannon BT71 6HJ, Phone: +44 (0)28 8772 4488
- Dundrum House, 116 Dundrum Road, Tassagh, Armagh BT60 2NG, Phone: +44 (0)28 3753 1257, info@dundrumhouse.com
Contact List
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Hotels
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
Hotels top eight by county
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
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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