Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Tandragee
Also known as: Tóin re Gaoith
In or near Laurelvale.
Tandragee in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Scarva · 4.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Tandragee, the nearest railway station is Scarva, located 4 km away. The postcode for your sat-nav is BT62 2AA. Entry to the site is free.
About
Tandragee is a place of interest in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
Tandragee (from Irish Tóin re Gaoith, meaning 'backside to the wind') is a town in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. It is on a hillside above the Cusher River, and is overlooked by Tandragee Castle. The town is in the civil parish of Ballymore and the historic barony of Orior Lower. Earlier spellings of the name include 'Tanderagee' and 'Tonregee'. It had a population of 3,545 people in the 2021 census.
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Background
History
Overlooking the town is Tandragee Castle. It was originally the seat of the chief of the O'Hanlon clan, who was Lord of Orior. Because some of the O'Hanlons took part in the Nine Years' War, the castle and surrounding territory were confiscated from the O'Hanlons and granted to Oliver St John and his heirs. Tandragee Castle was rebuilt in about 1837, after having previously been destroyed during the Irish Rebellion of 1641, for George Montagu, 6th Duke of Manchester. Its grounds have been home to the Tayto potato-crisp factory since 1956, after being bought by businessman Thomas Hutchinson.
Description
In February 1973, a confrontation occurred between three gunmen and British soldiers at the Tandragee power station, resulting in one of the gunmen being hit. In 2000, Tandragee was scene of the Murders of Andrew Robb and David McIlwaine, two teenaged local Protestants who were unaffiliated with any paramilitary organization, by three members of the UVF Mid-Ulster Brigade and as part of an ongoing Loyalist feud between the UVF and LVF.
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- Coordinates
- 54.3543, -6.4154
- Postcode
- BT62 2AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newry and Armagh
- Nearest railway station
- Scarva — 4 km
Sources
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tandragee?
- Tandragee is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT62 2AA).
- What is Tandragee?
- Tandragee in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tandragee?
- The nearest railway station is Scarva, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT62 2AA.
- Is Tandragee free to visit?
- Yes, Tandragee is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tandragee?
- The nearest railway station is Scarva, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT62 2AA.