exhibitions armagh

Newry Canal and Moneypenny's Lock along the route of the Ulster Way. Newry Canal was the first major inland canal in the British Isles. It opened for traffic in March, 1742. Eighteen miles in length, it extended, through a series of locks, from Newry to Whitecote Point about one mile south of Portadown. From here river navigation was possible along the Upper Bann into Lough Neagh and beyond. The last lock before the canal joins the River Bann is known as Moneypenny's Lock.

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Church of Ireland Cathedral of St Patrick:
Largely a rebuilding around a medieval core. Surrounding streets follow the rings of the Celtic rath on which St Patrick built his church. A rich variety of carved heads forms a frieze around the exterior. A west wall tablet marks the grave of High King Brian Boru, vanquisher of the Vikings in 1014.

Catholic Cathedral of St Patrick:
A complete contrast: almost Byzantine in this lavish colouring, mosaics and carvi...

St. Patrick's Trian is an exciting innovative tourist complex located in the centre of Armagh City. The Trian (pronounced Tree-an) derives its name from the ancient division of Armagh City into distinct quarters....