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Navan Centre & Fort in Armagh offers an insight into our ancient past, as you visit the stunning hillside site of Emain Macha, famed for its amazing archaeological discoveries. Learn of the heroes and warriors who roamed these lands, before meeting a real life Celtic clan in their Iron Age dwelling. The centre also offers a full programme of enhanced experiences, workshops and events based around the Celtic calendar, as well as specialist tours including Celtic Spirituality and Warrior Schools. For further details, see www.visitarmagh.com/navan Armagh County Museum is one of the most distinctive buildings in the city. Opened
in 1937 as Ireland’s first County Museum, its collections capture centuries of stories relating to the people who lived, worked and had connections with Armagh. On display are military uniforms, wedding dresses, ceramics, natural history specimens, railway memorabilia and an impressive art collection. The current Lace Guild Exhibition and Classic Album Sundays augment the Museum’s spring programme. Further information at www.visitarmagh.com/acm F.E. McWilliam Gallery & Studio is dedicated to the memory of sculptor Frederick Edward McWilliam, one of Ireland’s most influential and successful artists. F.E.
McWilliam was born in Banbridge on the 30th April 1909. The gallery features a permanent display of McWilliam’s work, temporary exhibitions of Irish and international art (currently displaying works by Catherine McWilliams), a craft shop, café and Banbridge Tourist Information Centre. The Gallery also offers a highly successful programme of workshops. Free guided gallery tours every Wednesday and Saturday at 11.30am. More information at www.visitbanbridge.com/ femcwilliam For more information on what to see and do, and where to stay, visit: www.visitarmagh.com
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