ARMAGH GEORGIAN FESTIVAL
Wednesday 27 November - Sunday 1 December 2019
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OUR MUCH LOVED FESTIVAL GIVES ARMAGH THE CHANCE TO SHOW OFF ITS RICH GEORGIAN HERITAGE! The doors of historic buildings are thrown open in celebration of Richard Robinson, enthroned as Archbishop of Armagh in 1765 and widely attributed as being the key force in transforming Armagh into a city of stunning Georgian architecture. From its literature and fashion, to arts and food, this period is still intriguing today and our Georgian Festival gives visitors a true insight into life in Armagh City during this era. Festival highlights include The Great Georgian Banquet at Archbishop Robinson’s former Palace where guests will travel through the mists of time to Georgian Armagh when an evening like no other awaits. The beautiful Palace, built in 1770, opens its doors for guests to enjoy the lavish surroundings and to experience a flavour of Georgian high society. Armagh’s ancient streets buzz with evocative Georgian costumed figures, street entertainment and festive market stalls, hosted by traders in traditional costume and offering high quality gifts and locally produced, artisan food and drink. Celebrations include a themed children’s Christmas market, horse and carriage rides along the stunning Mall, live music, talks and tours. As darkness falls, the dramatic ‘A Christmas Cracker’ light show bursts to life, illuminating the backdrop of the Georgian Market House and creating a festive atmosphere with seasonal and contemporary music.
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FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS EVENT
VENUE
TIME
PRICE ADULT/ CHILD
Robinson Lecture
Armagh Planetarium
7.00pm - 9.00pm
£8.00/ £5.75/ £7.00 conc
The Rokeby Lecture
Armagh Robinson Library
7.30pm - 9.00pm
FREE
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Georgian Milford House Tours
Milford House Collection
11.00am - 12noon 2.00pm - 3.00pm
£7.00/ £5.00
Georgian Afternoon Tea
Milford House Collection
4.00pm - 5.30pm
£20.00
Splendid, Liberal, Lofty Launch & The Watson’s Book Launch
Armagh Robinson Library
6.00pm - 8.00pm
FREE
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Georgian Walking Tour - ‘The Not So Gorgeous Georgians’
Departs from outside The Hole in the Wall Bar, McCrum’s Court
7.00pm - 8.30pm
£10.00/ £5.00
The Great Georgian Banquet: ‘An Evening in Vienna’
The Palace, Palace Demesne
7.00pm 12midnight
£85.00
Georgian Fancy Dress Open Mic Night
Abbey Lane Theatre
8.00pm- 10.30pm
£5.00
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Georgian Day Guided Walking Tours
Departs from outside Omniplex Cinema, Market Street
10.00am - 11.30am 12.00pm - 1.30pm 3.00pm - 4.30pm
FREE
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Armagh Planetarium Georgian Day Activities and Shows
Armagh Planetarium
10.00am - 5.00pm
Various admission charges
Mock Trials & Courthouse Tours
Armagh Courthouse
11.00am - 12noon 1.00pm - 2.00pm, 3.00pm - 4.00pm
£10.00/ £5.00
Georgian Day Artisan Market & Hot Food Village
Locations across Armagh City Centre including Linenhall St
11.00am - 8.00pm
FREE
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Georgian Milford House Tours
Milford House Collection
11.00am - 12.00noon £7.00/ 2.00pm -3.00pm £5.00
Splendid, Liberal, Lofty Letter Writing
Armagh Robinson Library
11.00am - 1.00pm
FREE
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Silhouette Cutter
Armagh Robinson Library
11.00am - 5.00pm
FREE
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A Royal Review: Life in the Court
Armagh Robinson Library
11.00am - 5.00pm
FREE
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11.00am - 5.00pm
FREE
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Departs from outside 11.00am - 7.00pm the Royal Irish Fusilier’s Museum, Mall East
£6.00 / £3.00 / £25.00
A Georgian Keyboard Lesson
The Residence, Armagh Robinson Library
12.00noon 12.30pm
£6.00/ £3.00
The Great Georgian Science Show ‘Food to Die For’
Abbey Lane Theatre
12noon - 1.00pm 1.30pm - 2.30pm 3.00pm - 4.00pm
£6.00/ £3.00
A Georgian Christmas Wedding
Armagh County Museum
12noon - 12.30pm 4.00pm - 4.30pm
£6.00/ £3.00
Guided Tours of the Observatory
Armagh Observatory and Planetarium
12noon - 2.30pm 2.00pm - 4.30pm
£15.00/ £10.00
Guided Tours of The Palace
The Palace, Palace Demesne
12noon - 1.00pm 3.00pm - 4.00pm
£6.00/ £3.00
Wax Sealing Workshop No 5 Vicars’ Hill Mall Horse & Carriage Rides
(private carriage)
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TIME
PRICE ADULT/ CHILD
Children’s Craft Workshop
Armagh Shopping Centre
12noon - 4.00pm
Children’s Georgian Market
The Shambles Yard
1.00pm - 7.00pm
Gorgeous Georgian
The Residence, Armagh Robinson Library
Guided Walking Food Tour - ‘Feast like a Georgian’
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2.00pm - 2.30pm 3.00pm - 3.30pm
£6.00/ £3.00
Meet at Boer War Memorial, The Mall
2.30pm - 5.00pm
£30.00
Georgian Afternoon Tea
Milford House Collection
4.00pm - 5.30pm
£20.00
Coffee & Gossip
Armagh County Club
5.00pm - 5.30pm
£6.00/ £3.00
Georgian Day Evensong
Saint Patrick’s Church of Ireland Cathedral
5.00pm - 5.45pm
FREE
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Georgian Walking Tour - ‘The Not So Gorgeous Georgians’
Departs from outside The Hole in the Wall, McCrum’s Court
5.30pm - 7.00pm
£10.00/ £5.00
Georgian Day Light Show - ‘A Christmas Cracker’
Market Square
5.30pm / 6.30pm 7.30pm / 8.15pm
FREE
Gin Cocktail Masterclass
The Hole in the Wall, McCrum’s Court
8.30pm - 10.30pm
£20.00
Twilight House Tour
Milford House Collection
7.00pm - 8.00pm
£7.00/ £5.00
Georgian Flute, Harp and Voice Recital by Candlelight
The Chapel, The Palace Demesne
7.00pm - 9.00pm
£35.00
Grand Tour Wine Tasting - ‘Flavours of the Grand Tour’
Armagh County Club
8.30pm - 11.00pm
£40.00
Georgian Milford House Tours
Milford House Collection
11.00am - 12noon 2.00pm - 3.00pm
£7.00/ £5.00
Guided Georgian Walking Tour
Departs from outside Visitor Information Centre
2.30pm - 4.00pm
£6.00/ £3.00
Georgian Afternoon Tea
Milford House Collection
4.00pm - 5.30pm
£20.00
Twilight House Tour
Milford House Collection
7.00pm - 8.00pm
£7.00/ £5.00
Small charge for some extra activities
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WEDNESDAY 27 NOVEMBER
THURSDAY 28 NOVEMBER
ROBINSON LECTURE
ROKEBY LECTURE
‘How to land a spacecraft on a comet - Mission to Comet 67P/ Churyumov-Gerasimenko’ 7.00pm - 9.00pm Adult £8.00 // Child £5.75 // Concs £7.00 // Family Ticket £25 (2 adults & 3 children) Armagh Planetarium Professor Monica Grady is Professor of Planetary and Space Sciences at the Open University. Best known for her work on meteorites and with the ESA Rosetta spacecraft project, the Philae Lander and its Ptolemy instrument, Prof. Grady is developing a roadmap for the care of samples brought to Earth from missions to asteroids, Mars, the Moon and comets. Asteroid 4731 was named Monicagrady in her honour. The lecture will be followed by a full Dome Planetarium Show: ‘Asteroid - Mission Extreme’.
‘From a nest of mud cabins to a well-built city of stone and slate: the building ventures of Primate Richard Robinson in Armagh’ 7.30pm - 9.00pm 1 Armagh Robinson Library This lecture will explore Richard Robinson’s role in shaping the Georgian city and looks at the legacy of buildings that continue to define Armagh today. Kevin V. Mulligan is an independent architectural historian, with a special interest in eighteenth and nineteenth century buildings. Pre-booking essential: p + 44 (0)28 3752 3142 e admin@armaghrobinsonlibrary.co.uk
“ARTFUL IMPRESSIONS IN THE ARCHBISHOP’S To book a ticket please contact armagh.space CABINET” THE ROKEBY LECTURE 7.30pm - 9.00pm // 1 Armagh Robinson Library Enjoy an engaging talk led by Professor Tim Wilks from Southampton Solent University about Archbishop Robinson’s gem collection which he left to the library. This rare 18th century collection is kept in its own specially made cabinet designed by Thomas Cooley. It is believed that, while there are other collections in Europe, the gem collection is unique in Ireland. To book a ticket please contact +44(0) 28 3752 3142 or admin@armaghrobinsonlibrary.co.uk
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FRIDAY 29 NOVEMBER
The Robinson Library’s collection contains many of Archbishop Robinson’s own private collection.
GEORGIAN MILFORD HOUSE TOURS
SPLENDID, LIBERAL, LOFTY LAUNCH
11.00am - 12.00noon & 2.00pm - 3.00pm Taking place at same times on Sat 30 Nov & Sun 1 Dec // £7.00 / £5.00 // Milford House Collection, Victoria Street
6.00pm - 8.00pm // 1 Armagh Robinson Library
Milford House was the seat of the extraordinary McCrum family, one of Ulster’s leading linen manufacturing families. Meet Georgian characters, enjoy a fabulous Georgian themed tour of the collection, exploring beautiful works of art and family treasures. Please advise of any access requirements when booking, as the house is located over three floors.
With the citizens of Armagh, artist Helen Sharp, poet Maria McManus and composer Simon Waters explore and celebrate the legacy of Archbishop Richard Robinson. They have created an exhibition, audio installation and a legacy pen-portrait of modern Armagh, warts and all... or worldly, wistful, aspirational and rich with hopes, dreams and wonderings. Followed by launch of Irish author, Rose Servitova’s, second novel, which is the completing of Jane Austen’s unfinished work, The Watsons. Pre-booking essential: p + 44 (0)28 3752 3142 e admin@armaghrobinsonlibrary.co.uk
GEORGIAN AFTERNOON TEA ‘THE NOT SO AT MILFORD HOUSE COLLECTION GORGEOUS 4.00pm - 5.30pm GEORGIANS’ Taking place at same times on
Sat 30 Nov & Sun 1 Dec // £20.00 // Milford House Collection, Victoria Street
Tea in the 18th Century was a luxury and the latest fashion. Enjoy delicious afternoon tea learning about the art of the tea ceremony and all the gossip from the Georgian characters, followed by a house tour. The dining room is on the first floor of the house. Please advise of any access and dietary requirements at the time of booking.
GEORGIAN WALKING TOUR 7.00pm - 8 .30pm // £10.00 / £5.00 // Departs from outside the Hole in The Wall Bar, McCrum’s Court Hear about streets filled with urchins, pickpockets and women willing to sacrifice their own children for another quart of gin! Overcrowded prisons, typhus, smallpox and cholera were prolific and the scourge of society as hygiene had not made it to the top of the priority list. Step into the past to uncover the dark side of the Georgian period on this guided walking tour. Please be sure to wrap up warmly and wear appropriate footwear as this tour is based entirely outdoors. VisitArmagh.com
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THE GREAT GEORGIAN BANQUET: ‘AN EVENING IN VIENNA’ 7.00pm - 12midnight // £85.00 // The Palace, Palace Demesne Be whisked away through the mists of time to charming Vienna, capital of the Habsburg Empire under Emperor Joseph II in the historical setting of the former Archbishop’s Palace. Encounter the golden age of a city alive with 18th Century baroque culture - enchanting music, architectural masterpieces, spectacular palaces and coffee house culture. This exclusive (black tie optional) event will include a sumptuous five-course menu prepared by The Yellow Door, evoking the menus of the time but served with a modern twist. A cocktail reception with accompanying fine wines and entertainment will add to this experience. The evening concludes with a Viennese Serenade with authentic Viennese songs and operetta arias performed by the Irish singer Niamh McCormack and Dublin harpist Teresa O’Donnell. Overnight accommodation packages, with special rates for banquet guests are available in both the Armagh City Hotel and the Charlemont Arms Hotel. Refer to www.visitarmagh.com/georgian for more information
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FRIDAY 29 NOVEMBER
SATURDAY 30 NOVEMBER
GEORGIAN FANCY DRESS OPEN MIC NIGHT
GEORGIAN DAY GUIDED WALKING TOURS 10.00am - 11.30am, 12noon - 1.30pm 3.00pm - 4.30pm // 1 Departs from outside the Omniplex Cinema, Market Square
Doors open at 8.00pm, show starts 8.30pm - 10.30pm // £5.00 // Abbey Lane Theatre Join in our open mic night and enjoy 5 minutes of fame on stage under the theatre spotlights. Come along dressed for the night or borrow from our Georgian dressing up box to be in with a chance to win a prize! A free glass of wine and nibbles are included in the ticket price.
Delve into the Georgian history of Armagh with an insight into many of the notable buildings created in the latter half of the 18th Century. Listen as your Guide paints a picture of the legacy of Archbishop Robinson and the vision he had for Armagh as a University City. This 90-minute walking tour will explore the various corners of Armagh connected with the Georgian era bringing us up to the modern day. The tour does not include entry to any of the buildings.
ARMAGH PLANETARIUM GEORGIAN DAY ACTIVITIES & SHOWS 10.00am - 5.00pm // Various admission charges apply // Armagh Planetarium Enjoy dome shows on the hour from 11am -4pm, along with Christmas arts and crafts. Have a go sending your letter to Santa on board a rocket! Observatory tours and dome shows will take place throughout the day including the ‘Mystery of the Christmas Star’ & ‘The Ailen who Stole Christmas.’ Book online at www.armagh.space
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SATURDAY 30 NOVEMBER MOCK TRIAL & COURTHOUSE TOURS 11.00am - 12 noon, 1.00pm - 2.00pm 3.00pm - 4.00pm // £10.00 / £5.00 // Armagh Courthouse Witness the harshness of the Georgian legal system dealt to thieves and miscreants in Armagh Courthouse. Take your place to play your part as a member of the jury in this spectacle of rough justice with an interactive (and sometimes hilarious) trial. The event will conclude with a short tour of the Courthouse.
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11.00am - 8.00pm // 1 Armagh City Centre Over 100 stalls will line the streets with the best in artisan food and crafts with many stallholders dressed in Georgian attire. The city streets will offer something different on every turn including Georgian characters, live music, street theatre and performers, mulled wine, mince pies and hot chestnuts. The food village will offer a range of local ciders and gins alongside yummy local produce. Christmas entertainment will add to the festive atmosphere.
SPLENDID, LIBERAL, LOFTY LETTER WRITING 11.00am - 1.00pm // 1 Armagh Robinson Library With the citizens of Armagh, artist Helen Sharp, poet Maria McManus and composer Simon Waters explore and celebrate the legacy of Archbishop Richard Robinson, to create an exhibition, audio installation and a legacy penportrait of modern Armagh, warts and all....or worldly, wistful, aspirational and rich with hopes, dreams and wonderings.
SILHOUETTE CUTTER 11.00am - 5.00pm // 1 Armagh Robinson Library Portrait silhouettes or ‘shades’ became all the rage in fashionable Georgian society and were popular as mementos to be given away. This is your opportunity to capture your own silhouette memento.
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SATURDAY 30 NOVEMBER READ A ROYAL REVIEW: LIFE IN THE COURT
MALL HORSE & CARRIAGE RIDES
11.00am - 5.00pm // 1 Armagh Robinson Library 18th Century Europe was a land of empires and dynasties whose families dictated how all of society lived and functioned. Would you be able to weave your way through some of the intricacies as required in the Grand Houses and Palaces of Georgian Europe? Enjoy a flavour of Court life and etiquette in the company of a member of the House of Habsburg.
11.00am - 7.00pm Shared carriage £6.00 / £3.00 / Private carriage £25.00 // Departs from outside the Royal Irish Fusiliers Museum on Mall East Sit back and enjoy a traditional horse drawn carriage ride on the iconic tree lined Georgian Mall, in a stylish coach led by Georgian gentry. The trip lasts 10 minutes approx. and warm clothing is highly recommended. Shared and private carriages are available.
WAX SEALING WORKSHOP
A GEORGIAN KEYBOARD LESSON
11.00am - 5.00pm // 1 No 5 Vicars’ Hill
12.00 noon - 12.30pm £6.00 / £3.00 // The Residence, Armagh Robinson Library
Learn about the Georgian art of wax sealing and the beautiful penmanship that is calligraphy.
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Did you know that the Georgians invented gigging, muzak and the infrastructure of the modern pop industry? With riches flowing in from the colonies and a wealthy middle class emerging, 18th Century Britain was attracting and financially rewarding Continental musicians. Join one young gentleman as he receives instruction on Georgian clavichord technique.
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Archbishop Robinson instigated the building of the Armagh Public Library (now Armagh Robinson Library), Infirmary, Observatory, The Royal School, Armagh Gaol and The Archbishop’s Palace and Chapel. VisitArmagh.com
The sweeping Mall in the centre of the city used to be a horse racing track. 18 /19 | ď?ż Book online // 1 Free event //
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SATURDAY 30 NOVEMBER THE GREAT GEORGIAN SCIENCE SHOW ‘FOOD TO DIE FOR’ 12noon - 1.00pm / 1.30pm - 2.30pm 3.00pm - 4.00pm // £6.00 / £3.00 Abbey Lane Theatre Explore the reasons why food in the Georgian period really was FOOD TO DIE FOR! How did the villainous food and drinks merchants use chemistry and skullduggery to alter their goods, with water the deadliest of all these innocuous additives? How did the noble lords and ladies, terrified of poisons, unknowingly poison themselves? Scientific Sue needs many volunteers to help her investigate and demonstrate the science behind some of these killer practices showing how technology and innovation came to the rescue.
A GEORGIAN CHRISTMAS WEDDING 12noon - 12.30pm/ 4.00pm - 4.30pm £6.00 / £3.00 // ** Armagh County Museum Christmas is a special time for weddings so come along and join the gentry Georgian ladies as they prepare for their upcoming wedding day. Learn why marriage in Georgian times was not always for love and all about the new fashion of ‘honeymoons.’ Place your bets for the runners in the maidens’ race!.
GUIDED TOURS OF THE OBSERVATORY 12noon - 2.30pm / 2.00pm - 4.30pm £15.00 / £10.00 // Armagh Observatory and Planetarium Follow the Christmas Star during a tour of the Armagh Observatory building. Learn about the Observatory’s history, current scientific research and its programmes of Science as well as seeing many of the artefacts in this most historic building. As an option, you can choose to journey back in time and learn about the star the Wise Men followed to find Baby Jesus in our Planetarium seasonal ‘Mystery of the Christmas Star’ dome show. Book online at www.armagh.space
GUIDED TOURS OF THE PALACE 12noon- 1.00pm/ 3.00pm - 4.00pm £6.00 / £3.00 // The Palace, Palace Demesne The Primate’s Palace built by Archbishop Robinson was used as the home of the Church of Ireland Archbishops from 1770 until the 1970’s. Your costumed guide will welcome visitors to this magnificent building providing you with a fascinating tour.
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SATURDAY 30 NOVEMBER CHILDREN’S CRAFT WORKSHOP
GORGEOUS GEORGIAN 2.00pm - 2.30pm / 3.00pm - 3.30pm £6.00 / £3.00 // The Residence, Armagh Robinson Library
12 noon - 4.00pm // 1 Armagh Shopping Centre Participate in a drop in family Christmas event which is suitable for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
GUIDED WALKING FOOD TOUR ‘FEAST LIKE A GEORGIAN’
CHILDREN’S GEORGIAN MARKET
** Small charge for some extra activities
1.00pm - 7.00pm // 1 The Shambles Yard With seasonal crafts and workshops, real reindeer, a snow globe, light sculptures and a wide range of stalls selected to appeal especially to children, you will find the magical Children’s Market a must do for little visitors. Gaze in awe as darkness falls while large lanterns and fire performances light up the winter sky. The perfect event to make lasting family memories.
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Witness our model being transformed into a gorgeous Georgian lady. Learn about how she dressed, the makeup she wore and enjoy a demonstration of the language of the fan.
2.30pm - 5.00pm £30.00 // Departs from the Boer War Memorial, The Mall This intriguing event will include an insight into Georgian cuisine and customs of the era. Visitors will learn about Armagh’s rich Georgian heritage, visit an authentic Georgian kitchen and sample food and drink along the way. The event will culminate with a delicious 2-course lunch prepared by one of our Food Heartland Chefs and served in one of our many, beautiful historic Georgian buildings.
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SATURDAY 30 NOVEMBER
GEORGIAN DAY LIGHT SHOW‘A CHRISTMAS CRACKER’ 5.30pm/ 6.30pm/ 7.30pm/ 8.15pm // Market Square Join the crowds for an unmissable experience as the city lights up on Georgian Day. The dramatic ‘A Christmas Cracker’ light show will transform the Market House, a beautiful Georgian building into a shimmering canvas for images, special effects and other surprises!
Ticket wristbands are available to book online from Tuesday 5 November @ 10.00am with a maximum of 4 tickets per person. Ticket wristbands can also be collected in person, free of charge from Armagh Visitor Information Centre, 40 English Street, Armagh BT61 7BA or posted out (additional postage charge applies). Please be aware that access into the Market Square site for prams and pushchairs will be difficult but an unmanned pram park will be available close to the entrance. A limited number of accessible viewing spaces will be available and must be booked in advance through Armagh Visitor Information Centre T: +44 (0) 28 3752 1800. Please note that admission to the Light Show is by wristband only. Only those wearing the correct wristband will be admitted to each show. Gates will open 15 minutes before each show begins, with access only via Market Street. For the safety and enjoyment of all, please follow instructions from the stewards.
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SATURDAY 30 NOVEMBER COFFEE & GOSSIP 5.00pm - 5.30pm £6.00 / £3.00 // Armagh County Club Georgian characters will tell the story of how this so-called “bitter gruel” brought people together and inspired brilliant ideas that made the modern, enlightened world. Be sure to taste some of this ‘new-fangled abominable heathenish liquor called coffee’ that women of the time complained could reduce their menfolk to “effeminate” gossipers!
GEORGIAN DAY EVENSONG 5.00pm - 5.45pm // 1 Saint Patrick’s Church of Ireland Cathedral As dusk falls, why not join the men and boys of the Cathedral Choir in the ancient sung office of Choral Evensong? There has been a men and boys choir in Armagh since 1634 and the unique choral sound in the warm acoustic of the Cathedral will bring a calm and meditative end to the afternoon.
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GEORGIAN WALKING TOUR ‘THE NOT SO GORGEOUS GEORGIANS’ 5.30pm - 7.00pm £10.00 / £5.00 // Departs from outside The Hole in the Wall Pub, McCrum’s Court
GIN COCKTAIL MASTERCLASS 8.30pm - 10.30pm £30.00 // The Hole in the Wall, McCrum’s Court Lough Neagh Distillers 1837 Ltd. present Georgian Gin, tonic and beyond. Discover the true spirit of gin in this immersive experience which will teach you about distillation techniques and distilling a perfect small batch gin. Begin with a G&T on arrival and learn about the craft of blending the perfect mix to taste. Head behind the bar with our expert bartenders to make the perfect botanical gin cocktail using local spirits, mixers, fruit and garnish.
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TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED - TWILIGHT HOUSE TOURS 7.00pm - 8.00pm Taking place at same time on Sun 1 Dec £7.00 / £5.00 // Milford House Collection Milford House was the wonder of its age, being the first household in Ireland to be lit with hydroelectricity. See the original chandeliers light up beautiful rooms, explore the hidden history of Milford House at night and hear intriguing stories of the property on this tour. The collection includes tales of mass kidnappings and Darcy Wentworth, the famous highwayman from Portadown. Please advise of any access requirements when booking, as the house is located over three floors.
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SATURDAY 30 NOVEMBER
SUNDAY 1 DECEMBER
GEORGIAN FLUTE, HARP AND VOICE RECITAL BY CANDLELIGHT
GEORGIAN MILFORD HOUSE TOURS 11.00am - 12noon, 2.00pm - 3.00pm £7.00 / £5.00 // Milford House Collection, Victoria Street
7.00pm - 9.00pm // £35.00 // The Chapel, Palace Demesne The candles will be lit, the curtains drawn and you can enjoy the Georgian Day experience of an exclusive recital of enchanting music from a different era. Celebrated duo Karin Leitner and Teresa O’Donnell will come together to perform a wonderful selection of music for flute, tin whistle, concert harp and soprano in the elegant setting of The Chapel at The Palace. The evening includes a glass of bubbles and canapés.
GUIDED GEORGIAN WALKING TOUR 2.30pm - 4.00pm £6.00 / £3.00 // Departs from outside Visitor Information Centre
GRAND TOUR GEORGIAN WINE TASTING - AFTERNOON TEA AT MILFORD HOUSE COLLECTION ‘FLAVOURS OF THE GRAND TOUR’ 4.00pm - 5.30pm // £20.00 // Milford House Collection, Victoria Street
8.30pm - 11.00pm // £40.00 // Armagh County Club
The young elites of the 17th and 18th Centuries spent up to four years travelling around Europe, broadening their horizons, learning about language, architecture, geography and culture as part of their “Grand Tour“. Enjoy a whirlwind journey around Europe with local wine merchant, Charles Robb, learning more about the wines and tastes from some of the countries they would have visited. Discover the famous wines of The Loire Valley, Burgundy, Bordeaux, Tuscany, Verona and Piedmont.
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TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED TWILIGHT HOUSE TOUR 7.00pm - 8.00pm £7.00 / £5.00 // Milford House Collection
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GENERAL FESTIVAL INFORMATION We are offering you the chance to WIN a meal for two! Enter today at visitarmagh.com/georgian ACCOMMODATION PACKAGES Local hotels and accommodation providers are offering fabulous festival accommodation packages. There is a wealth of accommodation available in the area from hotels to boutique guesthouses, cosy bed and breakfasts and more. Weekend and overnight accommodation offers are available to view online at visitarmagh.com/georgian HOW TO GET HERE
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CRAIGAVON Armagh is easily accessible by private and public transport (bus LURGAN ARMAGH PORTADOWN and rail) and is in close proximity to airports, ferries, rail stations BANBRIDGE and excellent road networks. Dublin 1hr 20 mins//Belfast 45 mins
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Many of the buildings which host the individual Georgian Festival events are old, with limited access. Should you have any specific access requirements, please make DUBLIN GALWAY these known at the time of booking or contact Armagh Visitor Information Centre for further advice.
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TRANSPORT OPTIONS If you are travelling from Belfast or Dublin to be part of Georgian Day on Saturday 30 November, Translink are operating a free return bus service from Portadown Train Station to CORK Armagh Bus Station. The bus will depart outside Portadown Train Station at 11.20am and return from Armagh Bus Station at 6.00pm to enable passengers to catch returning trains to both Belfast and Dublin.
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