Here you will find out about Armaghs history, its proud sporting heritage, its castles and great houses and its famous men and women. You will also glimpse a darker side to Armaghs past with tales of poverty, famine and tragedy. Through quaint villages and bustling towns, this book takes you on a journey through the Orchard County and its vibrant past. A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of this ancient county.
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A collection of little-known, strange and interesting facts pulled from Armagh's long and exciting history.
Born in Belfast in 1970, BARRY FLYNN has written eleven books of Irish interest, including The Little Book of Irish Boxing and The Little Book of Armagh. He has worked as a freelance broadcaster for BBC Northern Ireland, RTE, Newstalk and BBC Radio Ulster. He is a tour guide and conducts tours of Belfasts footballing heritage and is a host at the George Best house which is a historic B&B. He gives talks to clubs and societies on the history of Irish football and has established close working links with every club on the island.
