County Armagh

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{{Infobox Irish Place| name = County Armagh | irish = Contae Ard Mhacha | map image = CountyArmagh.png{{!-->200px | | area = 1,254 km² | county town = [Armagh | population = 141,000{{Fact|date=February 2007--> | census yr = est.| province = [Ulster | |-->County Armagh (Contae Ard Mhacha in Irish language) is a counties of Ireland in Ulster. It is the smallest of the six counties that form Northern Ireland. County Armagh is known as the Orchard County because the land is so fertile for apple-growing. Its main town is Armagh, in the middle of the county, although Lurgan and Portadown, in the north of the county, each have larger populations.

The county borders Lough Neagh to the north, County Down to the east, County Tyrone to the north-west, and counties Louth and Monaghan, both in the Republic of Ireland, to the south and south-west respectively.

Geography The River Blackwater, Northern Ireland runs along the border with County Tyrone. The River Bann enters Lough Neagh in the north, flowing though the north-east of the county. Mountains in Armagh include Slieve Gullion, Carrigatuke and Camlough Mountain.

There are also a number of islands in the county's section of Lough Neagh: Coney Island, Coney Island Flat, Croaghan Flat, Derrywarragh Island, Padian, Phil Roe's Flat and the Shallow Flat.

History Ancient Armagh was the territory of the Ulaid (also known as Voluntii, Ultonians, Ulidians, Ulstermen) before the fourth century AD. They were ruled by the Red Branch. Nearby Armagh town was their capital, Emain Macha, the Navan Fort. The Red Branch play an important role in the Ulster Cycle, as well as the Cattle Raid of Cooley. However, they were eventually driven out of the area by the Three Collas, who invaded in the 4th century and held power until the 12th. The Clan Colla ruled the area known as Airghialla or Oriel for these 800 years.

The chief Irish septs of the county were descendants of the Collas, the O'Hanlons and MacCanns, and the Ui Neill, the O'Neills of Fews. Armagh was divided into several baronies: Armagh was held by the O'Rogans, Lower Fews was held by O'Neill of the Fews, and Upper Fews were under governance of the O'Larkins, who were later displaced by the MacCanns. Oneilland East was the territory of the O'Garveys, who were also displaced by the MacCanns. Oneilland West, like Oneilland East, was once O'Neill territory, until it was then held by the MacCanns, who were Lords of Clanbrassil. Upper and Lower Orior were O'Hanlon territory. Tiranny was ruled by Ronaghan. Miscellaneous tracts of land were ruled by O'Kelaghan.

Armagh was the seat of St. Patrick, and in Roman Catholic Church tradition, continues to be his see.

Administration County Armagh is divided for administrative purposes between three Local Councils in Northern Ireland: Armagh City and District Council, most of Craigavon Borough Council, and approximately the western third of Newry and Mourne District Council.

Cities and Towns The city of Armagh, known as the "city of scholars and saints" is the centre of Christianity on the island of Ireland. There are two cathedrals in the city, both dedicated to St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. One is the Church of Ireland Cathedral, the seat of the Anglican archbishop, the primate of the Church of Ireland. St. Patrick is believed to have founded a church on this site in the fifth century A.D., but the present building is mainly a result of thirteenth and nineteenth century re-building, as the church has frequently been destroyed or fallen into decay during the turbulent history of the region. The Roman Catholic Cathedral is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Armagh (Roman Catholic) and was constructed in the Victorian-era.

Craigavon, Portadown, Lurgan, Tandragee and Loughall are also significant towns in County Armagh.

See also:

:Category:Towns in Armagh
:category:Villages in Armagh
List of places in County Armagh

The Troubles The South of Armagh was the most militarised region in Western Europe due to the history of the Troubles. The region has been a stronghold of support for the Provisional Irish Republican Army, earning it the nickname "Bandit Country". South Armagh is predominantly Irish nationalist, with most of the population being opposed to any form of United Kingdom presence, especially that of a British army nature. See Provisional IRA South Armagh Brigade for further information

Notable residents

George Buchanan Armstrong, (1822-1871), born in County Armagh, developed new system of sorting mail on trains in the United States.
Samuel Knox, (1756-1832), born in County Armagh, Presbyterian clergyman, school principal, and author.

See Also:

:Category:People from County Armagh

References

External links

Armagh and Down Tourism
Armagh history

See also

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{{Infobox Irish Place| name = County Armagh | irish = Contae Ard Mhacha | map image = CountyArmagh.png{{!-->200px | | area = 1,254 km² | county town = [Armagh | population = 141,000{{Fact|date=February 2007--> | census yr = est.| province = [Ulster | |-->County Armagh (Contae Ard Mhacha in Irish language) is a counties of Ireland in Ulster. It is the smallest of the six counties that form Northern Ireland. County Armagh is known as the Orchard County because the land is so fertile for apple-growing. Its main town is Armagh, in the middle of the county, although Lurgan and Portadown, in the north of the county, each have larger populations.

The county borders Lough Neagh to the north, County Down to the east, County Tyrone to the north-west, and counties Louth and Monaghan, both in the Republic of Ireland, to the south and south-west respectively.

Geography The River Blackwater, Northern Ireland runs along the border with County Tyrone. The River Bann enters Lough Neagh in the north, flowing though the north-east of the county. Mountains in Armagh include Slieve Gullion, Carrigatuke and Camlough Mountain.

There are also a number of islands in the county's section of Lough Neagh: Coney Island, Coney Island Flat, Croaghan Flat, Derrywarragh Island, Padian, Phil Roe's Flat and the Shallow Flat.

History Ancient Armagh was the territory of the Ulaid (also known as Voluntii, Ultonians, Ulidians, Ulstermen) before the fourth century AD. They were ruled by the Red Branch. Nearby Armagh town was their capital, Emain Macha, the Navan Fort. The Red Branch play an important role in the Ulster Cycle, as well as the Cattle Raid of Cooley. However, they were eventually driven out of the area by the Three Collas, who invaded in the 4th century and held power until the 12th. The Clan Colla ruled the area known as Airghialla or Oriel for these 800 years.

The chief Irish septs of the county were descendants of the Collas, the O'Hanlons and MacCanns, and the Ui Neill, the O'Neills of Fews. Armagh was divided into several baronies: Armagh was held by the O'Rogans, Lower Fews was held by O'Neill of the Fews, and Upper Fews were under governance of the O'Larkins, who were later displaced by the MacCanns. Oneilland East was the territory of the O'Garveys, who were also displaced by the MacCanns. Oneilland West, like Oneilland East, was once O'Neill territory, until it was then held by the MacCanns, who were Lords of Clanbrassil. Upper and Lower Orior were O'Hanlon territory. Tiranny was ruled by Ronaghan. Miscellaneous tracts of land were ruled by O'Kelaghan.

Armagh was the seat of St. Patrick, and in Roman Catholic Church tradition, continues to be his see.

Administration County Armagh is divided for administrative purposes between three Local Councils in Northern Ireland: Armagh City and District Council, most of Craigavon Borough Council, and approximately the western third of Newry and Mourne District Council.

Cities and Towns The city of Armagh, known as the "city of scholars and saints" is the centre of Christianity on the island of Ireland. There are two cathedrals in the city, both dedicated to St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. One is the Church of Ireland Cathedral, the seat of the Anglican archbishop, the primate of the Church of Ireland. St. Patrick is believed to have founded a church on this site in the fifth century A.D., but the present building is mainly a result of thirteenth and nineteenth century re-building, as the church has frequently been destroyed or fallen into decay during the turbulent history of the region. The Roman Catholic Cathedral is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Armagh (Roman Catholic) and was constructed in the Victorian-era.

Craigavon, Portadown, Lurgan, Tandragee and Loughall are also significant towns in County Armagh.

See also:

George Buchanan Armstrong, (1822-1871), born in County Armagh, developed new system of sorting mail on trains in the United States.
Samuel Knox, (1756-1832), born in County Armagh, Presbyterian clergyman, school principal, and author.

See Also:

:Category:People from County Armagh

References

External links

Armagh and Down Tourism
Armagh history