Armagh

:For the U.S. city, see Armagh, Pennsylvania.

History

Armagh has been the spiritual capital of Ireland for 1500 years. Brian Boru is buried in the cemetery of the Protestant St. Patrick's Cathedral. He is credited with driving the Norsemen out of Ireland in 1014.

Related Topics:
Ireland - Brian Boru - Protestant - St. Patrick's Cathedral - Norsemen - 1014

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It has also been an educational centre since the time of St. Patrick leading to it being known as they city of saints and scholars. St. Patrick decreed that only those educated in Armagh could spread the gospel. The educational tradition was carried on with the foundation of the Royal School, Armagh in 1608. Generously assisted by Archbishop Robinson in the 18th Century, the school along with the observatory formed part of the Archbishops plan to have a university founded in the city. This ambition was finally fulfilled, albeit briefly, in the 1990s when Queens University Belfast opened an outreach centre in the former City Hospital building.

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The Armagh rail disaster occurred on June 12, 1889 near Armagh.

Related Topics:
Armagh rail disaster - June 12 - 1889

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