County Armagh

Armagh derives its name from the Irish word ‘Ard’ (meaning high place) and the name Macha. Macha was a legendary figure mentioned in ‘The Book of the Taking of Ireland’ who was responsible for the construction of Emain Macha. This was the capital of the Ulaid Kings who give their name to Ulster. The highest peak is Slieve Gullion that stands at the centre of the Ring of Gullion at 573m.

Navan Fort, Armagh, County Armagh 95BC 

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One of Ireland's great pre-Christian Royal Temples Navan Fort was named ‘Emain Macha’ which translates to mean 'Macha's twins' after the children of the goddess Macha who reputedly founded this fort. This was [...]

Navan Fort, Armagh, County Armagh 95BC 2023-06-25T06:54:47+00:00

The Bishops Palace, Armagh City 1770

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Once one of the grandest houses in Ulster  Armagh was the ancient territory of the Ulaid - The tribe that gave Ulster its name. The north of Ireland was ruled from the nearby [...]

The Bishops Palace, Armagh City 17702023-05-03T14:29:51+00:00

Armagh Observatory, Armagh City 1789 

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The oldest scientific institution in Northern Ireland Armagh Observatory was established by Richard Robinson, Archbishop of Armagh, in 1789. This was the 2nd observatory in Ireland to be established after Dunsink in Dublin. [...]

Armagh Observatory, Armagh City 1789 2023-05-03T14:36:23+00:00
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