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30 Jan Armagh As A Base For Excursions

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Armagh itself is an interesting and historical stop on any tours of Ireland. But it also is a base for the following: Saint Patricks Well This is to the west of the city. People will be intrigued by the rags tied to the Fairy Thorn, which overhangs the well. Navan...

30 Nov Armagh, County Armagh

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Armagh became a centre of learning when Saint Patrick chose it as the site for his main church around AD 445. It remains one of Ireland's most venerated cities. The city’s name derives from its Gaelic name – Ard Mhacha – which in turn comes from...

24 Jan Navan Fort, County Armagh

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An ancient coach road, leading due west from the cathedral hill, crosses the Callan by a charming old bridge, beyond which is St Patrick’s Well (a gnarled thorn bush is decked with votive offerings left by present-day pilgrims). Navan Fort (Emain, Macha) rises further on...

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30 Jan Armagh As A Base For Excursions

30 Nov Armagh, County Armagh

24 Jan Navan Fort, County Armagh