Although classed as a medium-sized town, Armagh was given city status in 1994 and Lord Mayoralty status in 2012, both by Queen Elizabeth II. It had a population of 14,749 people in the 2011 Census, making it the least-populated city in both Northern Ireland and on the island of Ireland, and the fourth smallest in the United Kingdom.
History
Foundation
Eamhain Mhacha (or Navan Fort), at the western edge of Armagh, is believed to have been used as an ancient pagan ritual or ceremonial site. According to Irish mythology it was once the capital of Ulster, until it was abandoned during the 1st century. The site was named after the goddessMacha, and as the settlement grew on the hills nearby, it was also named after the goddess– Ard Mhacha means "Macha's height". This name was later anglicised as Ardmagh, which eventually became Armagh.
The union took effect on 1 January 1801. There was no new election for the members of the 1st Parliament of the United Kingdom, as the House of Commons was composed of members elected to the previous Parliaments of Ireland and Great Britain. The constituencies consisted of the whole of County Armagh, excluding the part in the Parliamentary borough constituency of Armagh City.
It usually shared boundaries with the Armagh UK Parliament constituency, however the boundaries of the two constituencies were slightly different from 1983 to 1986 as the Assembly boundaries had not caught up with Parliamentary boundary changes.
In 1982 elections were held for an Assembly for Northern Ireland to hold the Secretary of State to account, in the hope that this would be the first step towards restoring devolution. Armagh elected 7 members as follows:
Sinn Féin Councillor Cathy Rafferty joined a growing band of elected Sinn Fein Councillors across Ireland taking on civic leadership roles when she became the last Mayor of Armagh City & District Council before the introduction of the new Super Council structures next year.
published: 24 Jun 2014
#IPBPOP2023 Lord Mayor Tinsley welcomes the Pride of Place Awards to Armagh City
Lord Mayor of Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Alderman Margaret Tinsley launches the 2023 IPB Pride of Place Awards at the Palace Demense in Armagh City
published: 12 Sep 2023
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published: 08 Dec 2012
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Gareth Keating, Lord Mayor of Armagh City , Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council ( Supporters of The 3 day Country Music Event ) with Armagh City Hotel Director , Kieran McAnallen & Country Singer & TV Presenter Mariasa D'Amato from Malta , taken in lobby of The Armagh City Hotel during the show
published: 14 Feb 2017
The Lord Mayor of Armagh wishes The John Hewitt Society good luck on their first Digital Festival.
Due to Covid-19 we had to cancel the Summer School held in Armagh City every year. Here's Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge, and Craigavon, Councillor Kevin Savage wishing us all the best for our first-ever Digital Festival.
published: 10 Jul 2020
The Lord Mayor addresses creative businesses
The Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Bainbridge & Craigavon Borough Council welcomes creative businesses from Finland, Sweden, Iceland, the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland to Armagh
published: 04 Jul 2017
Lord Mayor Garth Wilson speaks out on recent burglaries across Co Armagh
Lord Mayor Garth Wilson speaks out on recent burglaries across Co Armagh
published: 30 Nov 2017
Lord Mayor abseils down Armagh City Hotel
Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough council Lord Mayor Garath Keating abseils down Armagh City Hotel for the Southern Area Hospice.
published: 04 Dec 2016
Lord Mayor's Final Address 31.05.2020
published: 31 May 2020
Lord Mayor's Christmas Address
Christmas Address - Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council, Cllr Kevin Savage
Sinn Féin Councillor Cathy Rafferty joined a growing band of elected Sinn Fein Councillors across Ireland taking on civic leadership roles when she became the l...
Sinn Féin Councillor Cathy Rafferty joined a growing band of elected Sinn Fein Councillors across Ireland taking on civic leadership roles when she became the last Mayor of Armagh City & District Council before the introduction of the new Super Council structures next year.
Sinn Féin Councillor Cathy Rafferty joined a growing band of elected Sinn Fein Councillors across Ireland taking on civic leadership roles when she became the last Mayor of Armagh City & District Council before the introduction of the new Super Council structures next year.
Lord Mayor of Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Alderman Margaret Tinsley launches the 2023 IPB Pride of Place Awards at the Palace Demense in Arm...
Lord Mayor of Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Alderman Margaret Tinsley launches the 2023 IPB Pride of Place Awards at the Palace Demense in Armagh City
Lord Mayor of Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Alderman Margaret Tinsley launches the 2023 IPB Pride of Place Awards at the Palace Demense in Armagh City
Gareth Keating, Lord Mayor of Armagh City , Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council ( Supporters of The 3 day Country Music Event ) with Armagh City Hotel Directo...
Gareth Keating, Lord Mayor of Armagh City , Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council ( Supporters of The 3 day Country Music Event ) with Armagh City Hotel Director , Kieran McAnallen & Country Singer & TV Presenter Mariasa D'Amato from Malta , taken in lobby of The Armagh City Hotel during the show
Gareth Keating, Lord Mayor of Armagh City , Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council ( Supporters of The 3 day Country Music Event ) with Armagh City Hotel Director , Kieran McAnallen & Country Singer & TV Presenter Mariasa D'Amato from Malta , taken in lobby of The Armagh City Hotel during the show
Due to Covid-19 we had to cancel the Summer School held in Armagh City every year. Here's Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge, and Craigavon, Councillor Kevin ...
Due to Covid-19 we had to cancel the Summer School held in Armagh City every year. Here's Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge, and Craigavon, Councillor Kevin Savage wishing us all the best for our first-ever Digital Festival.
Due to Covid-19 we had to cancel the Summer School held in Armagh City every year. Here's Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge, and Craigavon, Councillor Kevin Savage wishing us all the best for our first-ever Digital Festival.
The Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Bainbridge & Craigavon Borough Council welcomes creative businesses from Finland, Sweden, Iceland, the Republic of Ireland and No...
The Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Bainbridge & Craigavon Borough Council welcomes creative businesses from Finland, Sweden, Iceland, the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland to Armagh
The Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Bainbridge & Craigavon Borough Council welcomes creative businesses from Finland, Sweden, Iceland, the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland to Armagh
Sinn Féin Councillor Cathy Rafferty joined a growing band of elected Sinn Fein Councillors across Ireland taking on civic leadership roles when she became the last Mayor of Armagh City & District Council before the introduction of the new Super Council structures next year.
Lord Mayor of Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Alderman Margaret Tinsley launches the 2023 IPB Pride of Place Awards at the Palace Demense in Armagh City
Gareth Keating, Lord Mayor of Armagh City , Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council ( Supporters of The 3 day Country Music Event ) with Armagh City Hotel Director , Kieran McAnallen & Country Singer & TV Presenter Mariasa D'Amato from Malta , taken in lobby of The Armagh City Hotel during the show
Due to Covid-19 we had to cancel the Summer School held in Armagh City every year. Here's Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge, and Craigavon, Councillor Kevin Savage wishing us all the best for our first-ever Digital Festival.
The Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Bainbridge & Craigavon Borough Council welcomes creative businesses from Finland, Sweden, Iceland, the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland to Armagh