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County Armagh is the smallest of the six counties that form Northern Ireland and is commonly known as the Orchard County thanks to its fertile plains in which apples thrive. The county is one of the most picturesque in Northern Ireland, from the vast open waters of Lough Neagh, Ireland’s largest lake, to the spectacular scenery of Gosford Forest Park. County Armagh is also home to some of the most famous monuments in the country. Navan Fort is one of the great defensive fortifications in the whole island of Ireland, and was the seat of the High Kings of Ulster from 700 BC. There are also many ancient passage tombs and cairns scattered across the countryside, making County Armagh a joy to explore. Armagh City also occupies a central role in the history of not only Northern, but all of Irish history. It was the spiritual capital of Ireland for 1,500 years and the seat of both Protestant and Catholic archbishops. As a result, Armagh is the most venerated of Irish cities. St Patrick even called the city 'my sweet hill', building a stone church on the hill where the Anglican cathedral now stands.

County Armagh has continued to play a key role in British and Irish politics into the modern age. During the 1970s and 1980s the south of the county was the most militarised region in Western Europe. County Armagh has long been known as a stronghold of support for the IRA, earning the moniker of ‘Bandit Country’ from British troops garrisoned there. International news coverage of this fact made Armagh one of the most famous places in Northern Ireland, and as a result countless visitors flock to the county to see the site of so much brutality and bloodshed. Since the Good Friday Agreement, however, County Armagh is rapidly being transformed into one of Northern Ireland’s premier tourist destinations, free from the strife that afflicted the county for 30 years. It is a favourite location for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, while the elegant Georgian beauty of Armagh City, with its long and illustrious history, attracts visitors in droves.

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