County Armagh

County Armagh is a historic county in the south of Northern Ireland, stretching from the shore of Lough Neagh to the mountains. The landscape shows gentle hills with orchards and the mountain Slieve Gullion, which reaches 573 meters (1,880 feet).

The territory belonged to the Ulaid people with their capital at Emain Macha, until Saint Patrick founded his first church there in 445. This settlement later developed into the religious capital of Ireland.

Two cathedrals honoring Saint Patrick rise on opposite hills in the city, showing Anglican and Catholic traditions. Visitors walk between both buildings and experience the architectural variety of denominational styles.

The M1 motorway and the A1 route connect the area to Belfast, while regional buses cross several towns. Travelers reach most places without a car, but should check timetables.

The area holds about 2,400 hectares (6,000 acres) of apple orchards, mainly with the Bramley variety, which earned it the nickname Orchard County. In spring the blossoms turn entire valleys into white and pink expanses.

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: December 4, 2025 23:02