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Famous as Ireland's Apple Blossom County. This 480 square miles is rich in archaeology and mythology. The area boosts the ancient seat of Ulster kings at Navan, and is host of the famous observatory and planetarium. Armagh - City of saints and scholars is rich in Georgian architecture and has two Cathedrals both dedicated to St Patrick. Visitors can also sample a day in the life of the Archbishop's Palace in 1776 at the Palace Stables. Major shopping towns include Portadown and Lurgan with other picturesque villages such as Tandragee, Keady, Markethill and Richhill. National Trust Properties in the area include:- The Argory and Ardress House Other places of interest:- Seaghan Reservoir, Gosford Forest Park and Castle, Ring of Gullion, Moneypenny's Lock - The Ulster Way, Bramley Orchards |
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| Navan Fort |  Ulster's most important historical site, seat of Kings of Ulster from 700 BC. Award winning visitor centre |
| Palace Stables Heritage Centre |  Ruin's
of Ireland's largest Franciscan Friary. Palace Demesne, a Visitor Centre
restored from Georgian stable block. |
| Saint Patrick's Trian | Visitor complex offering exhibitions on the Armagh story. Amenities for genealogy, arts, history, crafts and culture |
| Armagh Planetarium & Observatory |  Home of the Historic Georgian Observatory and world famous planetarium. |
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