things to see in armagh city

Church of Ireland Cathedral of St Patrick:
Largely a rebuilding around a medieval core. Surrounding streets follow the rings of the Celtic rath on which St Patrick built his church. A rich variety of carved heads forms a frieze around the exterior. A west wall tablet marks the grave of High King Brian Boru, vanquisher of the Vikings in 1014.

Catholic Cathedral of St Patrick:
A complete contrast: almost Byzantine in this lavish colouring, mosaics and carving. The pale blue ceiling and walls have every Irish saint and a multitude of angels. Cardinals' red hats dangle in the lady chapel. Lofty twin spires soar above a fine flight of steps. There is a carillion of 39 bells.

Archbishops Palace:
Paintings of George III and Queen Charlotte in the grand chandeliered entrance hall, with the beautiful Primate's Chapel adjacent. Also in the palace grounds are the picturesque ruins of a Franciscan Friary. It is Ireland's longest friary church (163 ft) and was established in the 13th century by archbishop Patrick O'Scannail.