Armagh City

Armagh is Irelands oldest city, its first inhabitants thought to have arrived way back in 4,500 B.C. Its no wonder then that Armagh has been Irelands religious hub since the 5th century and is teeming with religious buildings and monuments. It was close to Armagh and the famous Navan Fort archaeological site that St Patrick chose to set up the Church of Ireland cathedral, his base for spreading Christianity.

When you visit Armagh its easy to see how it has inspired its various renowned inhabitants, such as Gullivers Travels author Jonathan Swift and urban architect Francis Johnston. The variety of architectural styles and the quantity of heritage sites surrounding Armagh reiterates the historical opulence of the city.