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Revision as of 13:33, 19 June 2006 by Djegan (talk | contribs) (rv-vandalism)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)Template:Infobox Irish Place County Armagh (Contae Ard Mhacha in Irish) is a county in Ulster. It is the smallest of the six counties that form Northern Ireland. County Armagh is known by some 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 at the extreme north-east has a larger population.
In Northern Ireland the county borders Lough Neagh to the north, County Down to the east and County Tyrone, and borders County Louth to the south and County Monaghan to the west, both in the Republic of Ireland.
Geography
The River Blackwater 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 Guillion, 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.
Administration
County Armagh is divided for administrative purposes between three district councils: Armagh City and District Council, most of Craigavon Borough Council, and approximately the western third of Newry and Mourne District Council.
Cities & 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 large cathedrals in the city, the oldest being St. Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh (Church of Ireland), the central cathedral for Church of Ireland. St. Patrick's was actually founded by the patron-Saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick. There is also a Victorian-era Roman Catholic Cathedral in Armagh City.
Craigavon, Portadown, Lurgan, Tandragee and Loughall are also significant towns in County Armagh.
The Troubles
The southern part of Armagh (South 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 IRA, earning it the nickname "Bandit Country". South Armagh is predominantly nationalist, with most of the population being opposed to any form of British presence, especially that of a military nature.
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See also
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