Towns & cities · Northern Ireland
Armagh
Also known as: Ard Mhacha
Armagh — county town of County Armagh in Northern Ireland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Armagh is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 14,777 people. Address: BT60. Wikidata describes it as: "county town of County Armagh in Northern Ireland". Coordinates: 54.3494°, -6.6544°.
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Armagh ( ar-MAH; Irish: Ard Mhacha, IPA: [ˌaːɾˠd̪ˠ ˈwaxə], "Macha's height") is a city and the county town of County Armagh, in Northern Ireland, as well as a civil parish. It is the ecclesiastical capital of Ireland – the seat of the Archbishops of Armagh, the Primates of All Ireland for both the Roman Catholic Church and the Church of Ireland. In ancient times, nearby Navan Fort (Eamhain Mhacha) was a pagan ceremonial site and one of the great royal capitals of Gaelic Ireland. Today, Armagh is home to two cathedrals (both named after Saint Patrick) and the Armagh Observatory, and is known for its Georgian architecture. Statistically classed as a medium-sized town by NISRA, Armagh was given city status in 1994 and Lord Mayoralty status in 2012. It had a population of 16,310 people in the 2021 Census.
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Background
History
Eamhain Mhacha (or Navan Fort), at the western edge of Armagh, was an ancient pagan ritual or ceremonial site. According to Irish mythology it was one of the great royal sites of Gaelic Ireland and the capital of Ulster. It appears to have been largely abandoned after the 1st century. In the 3rd century, a ditch and bank was dug around the top of Cathedral Hill, the heart of what is now Armagh. Its circular shape matches the modern street layout. Evidence suggests that it was a pagan sanctuary and the successor to Navan. Like Navan, it too was named after the goddess Macha: Ard Mhacha, meaning "Macha's height". This name was later anglicised as Ardmagh, which eventually became Armagh. Navan…
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- Coordinates
- 54.3494, -6.6544
- Postcode
- BT60
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newry and Armagh
- Population
- 14,777
- Official site
- www.armagh.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q193452 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Armagh (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Armagh 2013 09 24.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Armagh is a city located in Northern Ireland with a population of 14,777. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 14,777
- Constituency
- Newry and Armagh
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Things to see in Armagh
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1 Charlemont Place
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Abbey Lane Theatre
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Armagh County Museum
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📷 3Observatories · Northern Ireland
Armagh Observatory
Armagh Observatory — observatory in Armagh, County Armagh, Northern Ireland.
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Armagh Robinson Library
Armagh Robinson Library — library building in Armagh, County Armagh, Northern Ireland.
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Boer War memorial
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Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre
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Navan Fort
Navan Fort — archaeological site in County Armagh, Northern Ireland, UK.
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The Bishop's Palace Armagh
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War memorial
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📷 2Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Milford (CKAR) railway station
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Armagh Integrated College
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Christian Brothers Primary School Armagh
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Pearse Óg GAC
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📷 3Historic churches · Northern Ireland
St Catherine's College Armagh
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HM Prison Armagh
HM Prison Armagh in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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Armagh City and District Council
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📷 5Cathedrals · Northern Ireland
St Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh
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Celestial Sphere
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Armagh Omniplex
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📷 3Theatres · Northern Ireland
Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre
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StarStone
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · Northern Ireland
Patrick McGee
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War memorial
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Where to eat & stay near Armagh
Places to stay
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Dungannon Park Caravan & Camping
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Armagh?
- Armagh is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT60).
- What is Armagh?
- Armagh — county town of County Armagh in Northern Ireland.
- How do I get to Armagh?
- Drivers can use postcode BT60.
- Is Armagh free to visit?
- Yes, Armagh is free to enter.
- How do I get to Armagh?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BT60. It sits within the Newry and Armagh parliamentary constituency.