County Armagh

County Armagh extends from the southern shore of Lough Neagh, featuring rolling hills, orchards, and mountains, with Slieve Gullion reaching 573 meters in elevation.

The territory belonged to the Ulaid people, with their capital at Emain Macha, before Saint Patrick established his first church there in 445 AD.

Two cathedrals dedicated to Saint Patrick stand on opposing hills in Armagh city, representing both the Church of Ireland and Roman Catholic traditions.

The M1 motorway and A1 route connect the county to Belfast, while public transportation services operate through Ulsterbus across multiple towns.

The county contains 6,000 acres of apple orchards, particularly growing the Bramley variety, leading to its designation as the Orchard County.

Location: Northern Ireland

Capital city: Armagh

Part of: Northern Ireland

Shares border with: County Louth, County Monaghan, County Down, County Tyrone, County Antrim

GPS coordinates: 54.34990,-6.65460

Latest update: May 28, 2025 17:57