How Big Is Armagh?

How Big Is Armagh?

County Armagh is one of the thirty-two counties of Ireland and one of six counties of Northern Ireland. Adjoined to the southern shore of Lough Neagh, the county covers an area of 1,327 km² and has a population of about 175,000. County Armagh is known as the "Orchard County" because of its many apple orchards.

Is Armagh mostly Catholic or Protestant?

South Armagh is overwhelmingly Catholic and nationalist — in many villages, Catholics account for more than 90 percent of the population. Many bitterly resented the decision to keep South Armagh in Protestant-dominated Northern Ireland, leading to broad support for one of the most formidable IRA units on the island.

What is the biggest town in Armagh?

Keady, lying to the south of Armagh City, is the largest of the local towns with an estimated population of over 3,000.

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