city of armagh shopping guide

For the tourist there is much to see and to discover: the two cathedrals, its beautiful georgian buildings and its little picturesque streets. In the centre there is a park, The Mall, and close by the Observatory, the Planetarium, the two museums and the Royal School, founded at the beginning of the 16th century. Not far from the city is the old Navan Fort, the original seat of Queen Macha which dates from the 1st century B.C. Within the boundaries of Armagh City the commercial centre is a hub of activity from Monday through to Saturday. The narrow, sometimes cobbled, streets and Armagh limestone provide a quaint setting for the modern shops. The combination of old family stores of great repute, of multiples and independents, creates a unique shopping experience where standards of service, quality, choice and value are of the utmost importance.

Armagh district comprises 3 local towns, 14 villages and many picturesque hamlets, nestling among the bountiful apple orchards and undulating countryside. There are many interesting places to visit while you are in the District: The antique shops of Loughgall; The old mill and splendid viaduct of Keady; The bustling country markets of Markethill on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, the thriving commercial 'main' street and the nearby Gosford Country Park; The picturesque village of Richhill which has a number of furniture workshops and a Dutch style Castle; The Benburb Valley Heritage Centre and Park situated on the Blackwater, one of the greatest fishing rivers in Ireland; and you must travel through the vale of Clare Glen, stretching from Tandragee, also famous for craft shops and the Tayto experience at the Castle, to Clare Bridge and the corn mill.