Armagh (/ ɑːr ˈ m ɑː / ar-MAH; Irish: Ard Mhacha, IPA: [ˌaːɾˠd̪ˠ ˈwaxə], "Macha's height" [3]) is a city and the county town of County Armagh, in Northern Ireland, as well as a civil parish.

The name Armagh derives from the Irish Ard Macha, meaning Macha's height/Macha's high place.Macha is a mythological figure who is mentioned in The Book of the Taking of Ireland.Macha is also said to have been responsible for the construction of the hill site of Emain Macha (now Navan Fort near Armagh City) to serve as the capital of the Ulaid kings (who give …

Armagh, city, Armagh City, Banbridge, and Craigavon district, southern Northern Ireland. The hill fort of Ard Mhacha, around which modern Armagh city developed, became important in the 4th century.

Armagh City is one of the oldest and the smallest city in Ireland, County Armagh is the 6th smallest county in Ireland. Yet, both are blessed with history, culture, archaeology, architecture, scenery and mythology.

Uncover the historic city of Armagh – an intriguing blend of culture, cathedrals and craic.

Armagh is the only city in the world which is home to two cathedrals of the same name. The city is home to the Armagh Observatory, founded in 1790, and to the Armagh Planetarium, established in 1968 to complement the research work of the Observatory.

2024年10月23日 · One of your first stops on a tour of Armagh, Ireland's orchard county, should be in Armagh City, Ireland’s ecclesiastical city and a place that is steeped in history. St. Patrick's Church of Ireland Cathedral sits on a hill overlooking the city of Armagh.

2024年1月2日 · This guide is packed to the brim with 41 of the best things to do in Armagh at any time of the year. It's detailed and yours to use now.

2012年1月10日 · Armagh City, the ecclesiastical centre for both the Catholic and the Church of Ireland is today a tranquil, untroubled city, dreaming perhaps of its glory days in the fifth century when St Patrick established his mission there.

VisitArmagh.com is Armagh’s official visitor site with events, things to do, tourist information tours and attractions. Plan your visit to Ireland's ecclesiastical capital.