County Armagh
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| Area | 1326 |
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| Population | 174,792 (2011) |
| Capital | Armagh |
| Provinces | Ulster |
| Points of interest | Navan Centre & Fort, Armagh |
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| ID | 568393 |
About County Armagh
County Armagh is one of the traditional counties of Ireland and one of six counties that form Northern Ireland. Adjoined to the southern shore of Lough Neagh, the county covers an area of 1,326 km² and has a population of about 174,792. County Armagh is known as the "Orchard County" because of its many apple orchards.
Darkley: A singing congregation silenced by gunfire
... There were reports of a shooting incident near Keady in County Armagh and after check calls were made it quickly became clear that this was a major incident...
Storm Agnes: Woman rescued from car during floods
... Almost 1,400 customers across Northern Ireland, including Poyntzpass in County Armagh, are without power due to the severe weather...
Families 'broken-hearted' after objects removed from children's graves
...Families of three children have been left " broken-hearted" after items were removed from their graves in County Armagh, a councillor has said...
PSNI data breach: Two men arrested under the Terrorism Act
... Police said the men, aged 21 and 22, had been arrested under the Terrorism Act after a search in Portadown, County Armagh, on Saturday...
PSNI data breach: Man arrested in investigation into linked criminality
... The arrest happened in Lurgan, County Armagh, following a search operation...
Firefighter misses his retirement party to rescue calves
... But at about 17:30 BST on Monday officers received a call to 28 calves trapped in a slurry tank near Cullyhanna, County Armagh...
Troubles legacy bill: Families plea with MPs ahead of Commons vote
... " I know that this approach is challenging for many but we must address the legacy of the past in a different way if we are to achieve better outcomes for many who have waited for decades, " Louie Johnston was just seven years old when his father David Johnston and his Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) colleague John Graham were shot dead by the IRA in 1997 while on foot patrol in Lurgan, County Armagh...
Chloe Mitchell: Human remains found in search for missing woman
... The 34-year-old was arrested on Saturday, while the 26-year-old was arrested in Lurgan in County Armagh on Thursday...
Firefighter misses his retirement party to rescue calves
A firefighter's Retirement Party had to be put on hold as he helped rescue 28 calves from a slurry tank.
Colleagues of Commander John Holmes were planning to toast his retirement from Newcastle fire station in County Down , after 42 years of service.
But at about 17:30 BST on Monday officers received a call to 28 calves trapped in a slurry tank near Cullyhanna, County Armagh .
Mr Holmes insisted on accompanying The Crew on The Call .
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) said This Was not expected and was " testament to his 42 years of dedicated service".
" John took charge of the Animal Rescue team, playing a central hands-on role in the safe and successful rescue of every one of the 28 calves, " said NIFRS, on Social Media .
The Retirement presentation for Commander Holmes has now been rearranged for next Monday.
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
