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A Description of Armagh
Armagh, like Down and Monaghan which adjoin it, is a county of gentle hills - the land becoming more hilly towards the south, where Slieve Gullion rises to 1,893 feet. Around Richill and Loughanll in the north is a rich fruit growing area, which has earned for Armagh the title of "The Garden of Ulster", it is noted for Bramley apples, garden plants and jam. Lurgan and Portadown
are important centres of the linen industry. This area was the scene of many events in the epic literature ancient Ireland. In history it also holds an important place, and the ancient city of Armagh - in prehistoric times the seat of Ulster kings - has been Ireland's ecclesiastical capital for 1,5000 years.
Places To Stay In Armagh
Lurgan : Ashburn Hotel, 81 William Street, Lurgan, Co Armagh. Tel: 01762-325711 Fax: 01762-347194 |
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