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Architecture in Armagh

indo — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 13:23:24 +0000

The Cathedral of Armagh (Bed and Breakfasts, Armagh, Ireland) (Ard-Macha, Machas height) is the first church here erected. It was founded and given its pre-eminent position by St Patrick and is a small and almost entirely modern building. It was restored about 1840 by Archbishop Beresford, when the few remains of ancient building, which had till then escaped, were obliterated. It occupies a delightful site on the summit of a hill overlooking the town.

The body of King Brian Boraimhe; the victor of Clontarf (county Dublin), was brought to Armagh (Hotels, Armagh, Ireland) after the battle and buried within the cathedral.

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History of Armagh

indo — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 13:22:29 +0000

Armagh’s history as a focal point for nobility and holiness in Ireland stretches back nearly 4,000 years. It is renowned for being the sovereign throneland of the Irish High Kings, and was the chosen ground of St. Patrick as a base for Christendom in Ireland.

Historical specialists concur that the city of Armagh (Accommodation, Armagh, Ireland) is one of the most ancient in Ireland. Strategically placed 2 miles to the west of Armagh (Holiday Apartments, Armagh, Ireland) city, Navan Fort holds a great deal of historical and spiritual significance in the county. It was constructed in the name of Queen Macha, and was the headquarters to the High Kings for approximately 800 years before being ritualistically immolated. It is most likely that St. Patrick chose to build his first church near the site of Fort Navan to utilize the spirituality and faith affiliated with the area by the locals. The present day Anglican Cathedral is built where St. Patricks original stone church once stood. The legendary hero, Brian Boru, who fortified himself in Navan Fort, is buried in the graveyard of the cathedral. Along with Christianity, St. Patrick was also responsible for perpetuating formal higher learning in Armagh. His exploits in Armagh paved the way for the founding of colleges, libraries, and schools, thus earning Ireland a reputation as an Isle of saints and scholars. Although Armagh was besieged and raided numerous times throughout history by the Vikings, the Anglo-Normans, and by local Irish clans, it remained a center for education and enlightenment.

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Antiquities in Armagh

indo — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 13:21:48 +0000

The heroes of Ulster are portrayed to us as grouped together at Eamhain Mhacha (Armagh), under the leadership of King Conchobhar Mac Neasa (Connor Mac Nessa), in the House of the Red Branch, (Craobh Ruadh). Their assembly has been compared to the fellowship of the Knights of the Round Table under Britains hero, King Arthur. Click here for more information on Irish folklore

The north-east of the country has been the center for research into the history of Neolithic man in Ireland, being the only part in which flint is found in situ.

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Pubs In Armagh

indo — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 13:18:17 +0000

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Spend your holiday in the ancient cathedral city of Armagh (Accommodation, Armagh, Ireland) and youll be visiting more than Irelands oldest city. Youll be visiting the ancient capital of Ulster, City of Saint Patrick, burial place of Brian Boru, the Orchard County and the ecclesiastical capital of Ireland. For those seeking active holidays there is plenty of golf, fishing, cycling, walking and hiking on offer. Armagh has a wide range of visitor attractions including Cathedrals, museums, family attractions, Country Parks, National Trust properties, a modern theatre. Armagh (Holiday Homes, Armagh, Ireland) boasts of a wide range of entertainment venues, from Pubs and Clubs to the stylishly modern Market Place Theatre. Whether youre interested in traditional music or karaoke, traditional Irish dancing or clubbing there are plenty of venues in the area. Those wanting to leave Armagh City to sample some of the hospitality in the surrounding countryside can enjoy the craic in a variety of quaint villages and small towns.

Jamesons is located in the picturesque village of Portadown in Armagh (Self Catering, Armagh, Ireland). It is a superbly atmospheric place with friendly and welcoming staff. The building of Jameson’s consists of a beautiful lounge bar, entertainment nightly with disco and dance music. Jamesons serves bar snacks all day. You can also enjoy a drink or two at Silverwood located at Kiln Road, Armagh. Corner Bar is a quaint country pub, full of village life. There’s a good friendly atmosphere and a great mixture of chatty locals in this well-run and popular bar. They serve food daily and have barbeques in the summer time. This lively bar serves an excellent pint and is usually buzzing most evening with spontaneous singsongs. Another great place to visit is The Northern Bar, which located in Armagh (Bed and Breakfasts, Armagh, Ireland) city on the main route of the North West Passage. The downstairs bar has a comfortable feeling due to an open fire. They offer live bands along with traditional or session music. There is an extensive and exciting menu, which has been improved to cater for vegetarian tastes along with the addition of a kiddy menu. A visit here is a must.

Come and explore County Armagh; steeped in folklore and legend. Its Truly Enchanting!

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Genealogy In Armagh

indo — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 13:18:11 +0000

County Armagh is bounded by Lake Neagh (north), former County Tyrone (northwest), former County Down (east), and by the Republic of Ireland (south and west). Armagh (Hotels, Armagh, Ireland) is also known as “the Orchard County” because of its success in the growth of Bramley Apples. The soil is in generally rich and productive, but a hilly tract called the Fews is barren. Some good marble is found in this county; and the linen manufacture flourishes in all its branches. The only river of consequence is the Blackwater, which separates it from Tyrone. Armagh is still the ecclesiastical capital of both, the Roman Catholic Church and the Church of Ireland and is the most venerated of Irish Cities. The remains of Emhain Mhacha are now a major tourist attraction.

The main towns are Armagh, Bessbrook, Craigavon, Crossmaglen, Cullyhanna, Forkhill, Jonesborough, Keady, Killylea, Loughgall, Lurgan, Markethill, Newtownhamilton, Tandragee, Richhill, Portadown.

Surnames associated with the county include O’Neill, O’Hagan, Heany, Haughey, and McParland (Gaelic Irish origin), Graham, Sands, Wright (English origin), and Campbell, Donaldson, Lockhart (Scottish origin).

Emigrants from Armagh (Holiday Apartments, Armagh, Ireland) have settled the world over from Pennsylvania in the U.S.A. to Ballarat in Australia. The county was severely hit by the Great Famine. Numerous workhouses and hospitals were constructed to help the sick and destitute. Large numbers of people emigrated at that time.

Armagh (Bed and Breakfasts, Armagh, Ireland) Ancestry has established a comprehensive genealogical database containing those sources now considered the most useful in establishing a family tree.

County Armagh Heritage Centre,

42 English Street, Armagh,

Co Armagh, Northern Ireland

The Centre holds about 1.5 million records on individuals who were natives of the historic County of Armagh (Holiday Cottages, Armagh, Ireland).

The main records include:

Roman Catholic records, the earliest of which date from 1790

Church of Ireland records from their inception to 1922

Presbyterian records from their inception to 1922

Civil records from their inception to 1922

Computerised directories

Wills Gravestone inscriptions and other sources

The centre is open to the public Monday to Saturday and callers are welcome. There is a small genealogical library for consultation and a compressive selection of books on genealogy and Armagh. Visitors to Armagh not only have their family tree traced but they can avail of the chance to have genealogical tour planned around their family history.

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Geography in Armagh

indo — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 13:16:28 +0000

Lough Neagh. This great lake, the largest in the British Isles, has low shores, generally stony or sandy, with marshes at the mouths of the streams. The level of the lake was lowered by drainage to the extent of several feet more than half a century ago, since which time some of the characteristic plants have not been seen. Some very interesting species occur. Spiranthes Romanzoffiana, a North American orchid, found also in Co. Cork, occurs in marshy meadows in all of the five counties which border the lake, but nowhere else in Europe. The grass Calamagrostis stricta var. Hookeri is unknown save on the Lough Neagh shores. The sedge Carex fusca (Buxbaitmii), now possibly extinct on Lough Neagh, occurs elsewhere in the British Isles only by one lake in Scotland. Certain Highland type plants, such as Lobelia Dortmanna and Isoetes lacusfris, are frequent. The Lough Neagh flora is also interesting as including a group of maritime plants, rare or unknown in other inland stations in Ireland-Cerastium scmidecandriim, Spergularia rupestris, Viola Cwtisii, Erodiiim cicufaritim, Trifolium arvense, Scirpus maritimus, S. Taberncsmontani. In view of the low level of the lake (48 ft. above sea), some of these may possibly be remnants of a maritime flora existing when a depression of the land allowed the sea to enter the Lough Neagh basin. Some rare marsh plants, such as Lathyrus palustris, occur in various places.

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