Armagh

[ ahr-mah ]

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noun

Armagh

/ ɑːˈmɑː /

a historical county of S Northern Ireland: in 1973 it was replaced for administrative purposes by the districts of Armagh and Craigavon. Area: 1326 sq km (512 sq miles)
a district in Northern Ireland, in Co Armagh. Pop: 55 449 (2003 est). Area: 667 sq km (258 sq miles)
a town in S Northern Ireland, in Armagh district, Co Armagh: seat of Roman Catholic and Protestant archbishops. Pop: 14 590 (2001)

The primatial see of Armagh was vacant at the accession of Elizabeth, and remained so until 1563.

The letter was sent down to Armagh, and the Dean replied that no election was possible.

A sentiment attaches to Armagh, but Dublin was much more really important.

Dr. Maxwell, rector of Tyrone, lived at this time near Armagh, and suffered greatly from these merciless savages.

As for you, Miss Aileen Armagh-and-don't-yer-forget-it, you can't pull away from me now.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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