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.
