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Fort) on the city outskirts was once the ancient and royal capital of shaped mountain circled by a ring of hills and demonstrates this ring
Ulster. Saint Patrick chose Armagh as the centre of Christianity in dyke. The surrounding area is gently undulating and encompasses both
Ireland. The city has two magnificent cathedrals and the Anglican bogland and cultivated farmland. Contact the South Armagh Tourism
cathedral is the resting place of Brian Ború, High King of Ireland, Initiative (SATIC) in Crossmaglen, tel: (028) 3086 8900. Slieve Gullion
buried here after the Battle of Clontarf in 1014. St. Patrick’s Trian Forest Park features a marvellously scenic 13km drive through coniferous
(pronounced tree-an) is one of Ireland’s leading attractions showcasing forests on the lower slopes of Slieve Gullion, with Camlough en route.
Armagh’s history and St. Patrick’s life. It also houses a heritage centre
on the theme of faith and a Gulliver’s Travels exhibition for children. CO. FERMANAGH
DONEGAL
Armagh County Museum, overlooking the Georgian Mall, houses With its wonderfully relaxed
fascinating prehistoric showcases and military memorabilia. Other
TYRONE
lakelands, the beautiful county of
sites worth visiting include the Armagh Observatory and Planetarium
Irvinestown
Fermanagh is a visitor’s paradise –
and The Palace Stables. South-east of Armagh City near Markethill is
Belleek
with wide stretches of island-dotted
Gosford Forest Park, which features nature trails and picnic areas. waterways and secluded bays
Enniskillen
Contact the Armagh Tourist Information Centre, English Street, on surrounded by a patchwork of green
Lisnaskea
(028) 3752 1800 or visit
www.visitarmagh.com.
Derrylin
fields, soft undulating hillsides and
fresh forests. Ireland’s two major
CRAIGAVON river systems, the Erne and the
CAVAN
Craigavon is home to many fine visitor attractions, which utilise the
MONAGHAN
Shannon, are now linked by the
natural environment in a most sympathetic manner. The centrepiece of Shannon/Erne Waterway, giving 500
activity is the Oxford Island National Nature Reserve where the Lough miles of navigable waters stretching from Limerick to the tiny village
Neagh Discovery Centre is an excellent place to learn about the history of Belleek. Together, they are regarded as the most attractive and
and wildlife of the area. South of this is the Kinnego Bay Hide, appealing unspoilt inland waterways in Europe. County Fermanagh also offers a
to birdwatchers. Heading west along the Lough is Maghery Country Park wide range of accommodation, from camping and caravanning to cosy
with excellent caravan and camping facilities plus birdwatching, fishing farmhouse guesthouses and four-star hotels. Cycling, golf, walking,
and walking opportunities. Just offshore is Coney Island, the only horse-riding and water sports are all readily available and offer an
inhabited island in Lough Neagh. With a history dating back to the time exciting way to explore the county’s scenic countryside.
of St. Patrick, it is thought to have been the most westerly outpost of the
Normans following their arrival in Ulster. Boat trips to the island are pointofinterest activities & pastimes
available at weekends. For further information contact (028) 3832 2205. Carrickcraft, Tully Bay, Co. Fermanagh; Web:
Tannaghmore Animal Farm and Barn Museum are home to many breeds
www.cruise-ireland.com. Why not spend your holidays on board a
of livestock and poultry and the museum explores agricultural themes cabin cruiser on the magical waterways of Ireland? Carrickcraft operate
such as haymaking, dairying, beekeeping and blacksmithing. a luxury fleet of hire cruisers from Carrick-on-Shannon, Banagher on
the Lower Shannon and Tully Bay on Lough Erne, with various sizes
SOUTH ARMAGH available from 2 to 8 berth. See their main ad in the Leitrim section
In South Armagh, the Ring of Gullion is the most spectacular example of or have a look at their website
www.cruise-ireland.com for further
a ring-dyke intrusion in the British Isles. Slieve Gullion is a huge whale- details and special offers.
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