County Armagh

County Armagh

County Armagh or also known as the ‘Orchard County’ as the land is so fertile for apple growing is the smallest of Northern Ireland’s six counties.  The county has much to offer in terms of history, parks and gardens, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is a great holiday destination.

Things to see and do include a visit to Armagh City – a fine example of Georgian elegance.  The County Museum is a must with prehistoric artefacts and collections on the history and culture of the County.

Navan Fort is only a short distance to the west of the City. It is thought to have been an ancient pagan ceremonial site and features prominently in Irish mythology and is thought to have been the earliest capital of Ulster. 

Worth exploring are the country estates of Ardress House, the Argory and Derrymore House.

Lough Neagh is a great place to explore the landscape of the largest freshwater lake in Ireland or Britain. This is a fantastic place for lovers of nature; bird-watching, hikes and walking. The County is of course also a great place for fishing, water sports, adventure sports and much more.

The highest point in the County (573meters) is Slieve Gullion which is in fact an extinct volcano.  This is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty known as the Ring of Gullion; and Slieve Gullion Forest Park is great for a scenic drive.  For the more adventurous – a climb up the mountain will reward you with breathtaking views over Mourne and Colley Mountain ranges, Carlingford Lough and as far as Dublin Bay.