What better way to spend the day than exploring Armagh’s most famous peak, and what W.B. Yeats described as ‘the most mystic mountain in Ireland’? You can explore the mountain via a 30-minute drive, or pop those boots on for a 4.5-hour hike, where you can climb to the summit, taking in views of Armagh, Dublin Bay, and even Wicklow. The mountain also has plenty for kids to do, including an adventure park and art project ‘The Giant’s Lair’ where fairies may be hiding. For more information, go to discovernorthernireland.complaceholder image
What better way to spend the day than exploring Armagh’s most famous peak, and what W.B. Yeats described as ‘the most mystic mountain in Ireland’? You can explore the mountain via a 30-minute drive, or pop those boots on for a 4.5-hour hike, where you can climb to the summit, taking in views of Armagh, Dublin Bay, and even Wicklow. The mountain also has plenty for kids to do, including an adventure park and art project ‘The Giant’s Lair’ where fairies may be hiding. For more information, go to discovernorthernireland.com

10 great places to explore if you're spending the day in Co Armagh

By Hannah McCormack
Published 27th Mar 2024, 15:56 GMT
Updated 6th May 2024, 15:26 GMT

Whether you’re a native of the area or are just passing through, Co Armagh has something for everyone to explore, as the home of Slieve Gullion, Tayto Castle and its status as the ecclesiastical capital of Ireland.

Armagh is the only city in the world with two cathedrals of the same name and is known as Orchard County for its bountiful fruit seasons.

Besides culinary history, you can enjoy a stroll around ancient sites where Ulster kings ruled for a thousand years and take in your favourite strong stuff right where it is brewed.

Here are 10 of the best things to do in Co Armagh the next time you have a few hours to spare.

Looking for the perfect place for a stroll? Why not visit the second largest public park in Ireland?Once part of the Brownlow estate, and still overlooked by Brownlow Castle, the park is built around a huge man-made lake. Home to meandering pathways, you’ll also find tennis courts, a bowling green, cricket wicket, football pitches, and the Coalbrookdale Fountain here.For more information, go to getactiveabc.com

9. Lurgan Park Windsor Avenue, Lurgan,

Looking for the perfect place for a stroll? Why not visit the second largest public park in Ireland?Once part of the Brownlow estate, and still overlooked by Brownlow Castle, the park is built around a huge man-made lake. Home to meandering pathways, you’ll also find tennis courts, a bowling green, cricket wicket, football pitches, and the Coalbrookdale Fountain here.For more information, go to getactiveabc.com Photo: Discover Northern Ireland

Founded by Archbishop Richard Robinson in 1771 to share his collection of books and fine art with the general public, the library now contains around 46,000 printed works.Make your way up the elegant staircase and past the Georgian doors to visit The Long Room. Here you’ll find many rare treasures including Jonathan Swift’s copy of Gulliver’s Travels, with notes in the original author’s handwriting. For more information, go to armaghrobinsonlibrary.co.uk

10. Armagh Robinson Library, 43 Abbey Street, Armagh

Founded by Archbishop Richard Robinson in 1771 to share his collection of books and fine art with the general public, the library now contains around 46,000 printed works.Make your way up the elegant staircase and past the Georgian doors to visit The Long Room. Here you’ll find many rare treasures including Jonathan Swift’s copy of Gulliver’s Travels, with notes in the original author’s handwriting. For more information, go to armaghrobinsonlibrary.co.uk Photo: Armagh Robinson Library

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