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Step Inside Armagh’s Historic Telescopes on These Rare Observatory Tours
Visitors can explore Armagh Observatory and Planetarium’s historic telescopes during guided tours taking place on Saturday 7 November and Saturday 28 November.
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Armagh Market Square to glow with two nights of Christmas light shows
Armagh’s Georgian Festival Light Show will return to Market Square across Friday 27 and Saturday 28 November 2026, with online-only tickets priced at £3.50 per person and strict entry, access and parking arrangements for visitors.
Culture Navan
Navan Centre celebrates Samhain success as ancient Halloween traditions draw visitors
Navan Centre & Fort has celebrated the success of its annual Samhain: The Beginning event, which brought Celtic traditions, folklore and living history to the heritage site just outside Armagh City.
Culture Tandragee
The Armagh ‘witch’ said to steal butter with a rope of human hair
A strange tale recorded in the early 1900s tells of a woman from the Tandragee and Tassagh area who was believed to draw butter from cows using a rope woven from human hair.
Culture Cathedral
Armagh’s Navan Centre reveals the ancient beliefs behind Halloween
The traditions behind costumes, carved lanterns, bonfires and trick-or-treating will be explored at Navan Centre & Fort, where Samhain’s ancient Gaelic origins remain closely linked to Armagh’s prehistoric past.
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Armagh Robinson Library to reveal Swift’s annotated Gulliver’s Travels in special lecture
Professor Moyra Haslett will discuss the unique copy of Gulliver’s Travels owned by Jonathan Swift at a free lecture in Armagh Robinson Library on 12 November 2026.
Culture Richhill
Eight Halloween events to put on your Armagh diary — from fireworks to Samhain stories
Families and Halloween fans have eight events to choose from across County Armagh, including a free artisan market at Shambles Yard, a Samhain experience at Navan Centre & Fort and family activities at Armagh County Museum.
Culture Cathedral
A rare Georgian tradition returns to Armagh Cathedral for one afternoon
Visitors can attend a free Choral Evensong at St Patrick’s (CoI) Cathedral in Armagh from 4pm to 5pm on Saturday 28 November, as part of Georgian Day.
Culture The Mall
Armagh Georgian Festival returns with four days of lights, markets and family events
Armagh Georgian Festival will run from 26 to 29 November 2026, bringing family entertainment, more than 100 artisan market stalls, live performances and the returning Georgian Light Show to the city.
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The Georgian character bringing Armagh’s 18th-century world to life
Armagh historian Aoife Cleland will portray an unusual 1780s woman during this year’s Georgian Festival, which runs from November 26 to 29.
Culture Navan
Halloween in Armagh: ancient fires, fireworks and family events across County Armagh
Families across County Armagh can choose from free fireworks, spooky activities and a Samhain storytelling experience at Navan Centre and Fort Armagh during the Halloween period.
Culture The Mall
Armagh’s William Kennedy Piping Festival returns with four days of concerts, sessions and workshops
The William Kennedy Piping Festival will bring classes, concerts, lectures and informal music sessions to Armagh from 12 to 15 November 2026, with events planned at venues including Aonach Mhacha, Armagh First Presbyterian Church, The Charlemont Arms Hotel and The Hole in the Wall Bar.
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John Banville to bring Booker-winning literary event to Armagh City Library
Booker Prize-winning author John Banville will appear at Armagh City Library on Thursday, October 22, as part of Book Week NI 2026.
Culture Navan
Navan Fort UNESCO decision set for July 2031 as Armagh redevelopment plans move forward
A decision on Navan Fort’s proposed UNESCO World Heritage status is expected in July 2031, while ABC Council is pursuing funding for a masterplan and has agreed up to £30,000 for a creative engagement project at the ancient Armagh site.
Culture Navan
Navan Centre & Fort open day puts Armagh’s ancient heritage in the spotlight for group visits
Group organisers, tour planners and tourism partners have been invited to consider Navan Centre & Fort near Armagh for future coach tours, club outings and day trips following a dedicated open day hosted by the council’s Tourism Team.
Culture City Centre
Armagh Georgian Festival returns with 100-stall market, light show and new 2026 passes
Armagh’s Georgian Festival will return from 26 to 29 November 2026, bringing living-history performances, festive markets, music, family activities and heritage experiences to venues across the city, including The Mall, City Centre, Market House and St Patrick’s Church of Ireland Cathedral.
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Armagh Robinson Library to explore the hidden story behind Gulliver’s Travels
A free lecture at Armagh Robinson Library will examine how Jonathan Swift tried to conceal his authorship of Gulliver’s Travels and shape the book’s publication between 1726 and 1735.
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Derrynoose singer Fya Fox unveils deeply personal debut EP ‘Bittersweet’
Derrynoose singer-songwriter Fya Fox will release her five-track debut EP, ‘Bittersweet’, on October 23, following a highly praised return to music and a performance at Whelan’s the following day.
Culture City Centre
Armagh Market Square concert will launch St Patrick’s celebrations with Wolfhound and More Power to Your Elbow
Wolfhound and More Power to Your Elbow will perform at a ticketed open-air concert in Armagh Market Square on Tuesday 16 March 2027, with organisers advising early booking and setting out access, safety and visitor arrangements.
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Armagh Cathedral organ recital promises a 40-minute journey from Bach to Vierne
Music lovers are invited to a free organ recital at St Patrick’s (CoI) Cathedral in Armagh, performed by Assistant Organist the Ven Dr Peter Thompson. The programme includes works by Buxtehude, J.S. Bach, William Walton and Louis Vierne, with donations supporting the Armagh Diocesan Singers.
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The secret story behind Gulliver’s Travels comes to Armagh Robinson Library this autumn
A free, booking-only lecture at Armagh Robinson Library will explore Jonathan Swift’s friendships, the final amendments to Gulliver’s Travels and the secret circumstances surrounding its publication.
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Armagh Robinson Library to open its historic collections for a special VRTI talk
Armagh Robinson Library will host a free talk on Tuesday 20 October 2026 about early investigations of Ireland and the manuscripts from its collections now available through the Virtual Record Treasury of Ireland.
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Armagh heritage projects take centre stage as UK and Ireland delegates visit borough
Delegates attending the Heritage Trust Network Conference visited Armagh and Lurgan to see how investment in historic buildings is supporting conservation, regeneration and tourism.
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Halloween Artisan Market Brings Family Fun to Shambles Yard in Armagh
A Halloween Artisan Market is set to bring local crafts, seasonal food and family entertainment to Shambles Yard in Armagh from 4pm to 8pm on Friday 30 October.
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Mission Santa is coming to Armagh Observatory for a Christmas adventure in 2026
Mission Santa will bring an interactive Christmas experience to Armagh Observatory and Planetarium on various dates and times throughout November and December 2026, with pre-booking required.
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Armagh Christmas tradition returns with free Christmas Mummers event at Aonach Macha
The Armagh Rhymers will bring a traditional Mummers’ Christmas celebration to Aonach Macha on Saturday 28 November 2026, with free entry and support available for access requirements.
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Halloween family adventure coming to Armagh County Museum with snakes, spiders and seasonal crafts
Families can book a Halloween session at Armagh County Museum on Saturday 31 October, featuring hands-on crafts and a live reptile experience.
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Armagh County Museum launches first parent-and-child Paint & Sip experience
Families in Armagh can book a new creative workshop at Armagh County Museum, where children aged eight to 13 will paint alongside a parent, guardian or grandparent with guidance from local artist Orlaith Cullinane.
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Paint, drinks and Picasso: Armagh County Museum unveils four-night creative event
Armagh County Museum will host four over-18s Paint & Sip evenings in November, with art materials, drinks and guided instruction included in the £25 ticket.
Culture Navan
Navan Centre & Fort seeks new catering provider as visitor numbers grow
Armagh’s Navan Centre & Fort is seeking a catering provider to run its café and wider food offering, with the successful operator expected to support events, educational groups and tour bookings.