Overview

Gain a bird's eye view of winter wild life at Lough Neagh, Ireland's largest lake. Nature lovers will enjoy the Gosford Forest park - and for winter scenery at its wildest, a drive around the Ring of Gullion is a must.

In the beautiful rural setting of Slieve Gullion, you'll find the Ti Chulainn Cultural Activity Centre, close to Crosmaglen. Nearby Forkhill is home to the 1820s Slieve Gullion Courtyard. It stands in Slieve Gullion Forest Park, where you can take a scenic drive and view a passage grave, cairn and volcanic lake, against the striking backdrop of the South Armagh landscape.

Ireland’s spiritual capital for 1,500 years and the seat of both the Protestant and Catholic archbishops, the venerable city of Armagh predates Canterbury as a Christian religious site. Armagh was also the legendary seat of the Celtic kings of Ulster. It's a vibrant city, with hospitable people and great attractions.

Visit the county museum and the Palace Stables Heritage Centre, or catch a glimpse of what the future holds in the Eartharium and AstroPark, at the Armagh Planetarium. Elegant Georgian buildings surround the city's magnificent oval tree-lined Mall, where cricket is played in summer.