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Marble Arch Caves

Marble Arch Caves

Take in the world-famous Marble Arch Caves. Check out our 360° panorama to get a great impression of the caves.

Belleek Pottery

Belleek Pottery

Explore Ireland’s oldest pottery. Established in 1857, Belleek Pottery holds a very special place in the cultural and commercial heritage of Co Fermanagh. Situated in the picturesque village of Belleek on the banks of the river Erne, it is home to the world famous Belleek Fine Parian China.

Thomas Ferguson Irish Linen

Thomas Ferguson Irish Linen

Thomas Ferguson is synonymous with high quality linen and is widely acknowledged to be the finest linen Jacquard weaver in the world.

Armagh Gaol

Armagh Gaol

Explore this Grade B listed building before plans to transform the building get under way. Armagh Gaol, one of Northern Ireland’s most important historic buildings, is a landmark building within the City and makes a vital contribution to the townscape character. Visitors to the city’s famous Mall will be most familiar with the gaol’s impressive grey façade.

Armagh Observatory

Armagh Observatory

The Observatory’s 14 acres (57,000 m2) of landscaped grounds include sundials and historic telescopes, telescope domes and the Armagh Astropark.

Navan Centre & Fort

Navan Centre & Fort

Navan Fort – known in Old Irish as Emain Macha – is a large circular earthwork on the summit of a drumlin that is thought to be the site of a pagan sanctuary. The impressive earthwork encloses two monuments on the hilltop, a ring barrow (Iron Age burial site) and a large mound.

Saint Patrick’s Church of Ireland Cathedral

Saint Patrick’s Church of Ireland Cathedral

Armagh…The spiritual Capital of Ireland for 1500 years and the seat of both Church of Ireland and Catholic archbishops, Armagh is the oldest and most venerated of Irish Cities and has a long Christian heritage.

Saint Patrick’s Roman Catholic Cathedral

Saint Patrick’s Roman Catholic Cathedral

This is a most curious example of a very important building which changes both architect, and architectural style, half way up the walls.

Armagh Robinson Library

Armagh Robinson Library

Five hundred years of books and art in a Georgian setting. One of the oldest libraries in Ireland, Armagh Robinson Library was founded in 1771 by Archbishop Richard Robinson. The inscription over the public entrance in Greek means ‘the healing place of the soul ‘.

The Great Hall – Queen’s University

The Great Hall – Queen’s University

Designed by Charles Lanyon, the main building at Queen’s University is one of the best loved buildings on this island. Housed within the distinctive Lanyon Building The Great Hall is one of the most sought after venues in Northern Ireland.

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Antrim Town

Antrim is the county town of County Antrim in Northern Ireland. Antrim is a small town not frequently visited by tourists, yet it is one of the more historic towns in Northern Ireland with many interesting sights and buildings of historic note.

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