Armagh, the county town of County Armagh, derives its name from the Irish Ard Mhacha, meaning 'Macha's height', after the sovereignty goddess said to be buried on the wooded hill where the city grew. As the ecclesiastical capital of Ireland, Armagh is home to two cathedrals, both dedicated to Saint Patrick. Known colloquially as the 'Orchard County' for its abundant apple orchards, Armagh offers a blend of ancient history and vibrant community life. The city sits in the smallest of Northern Ireland's six counties by size, yet with a county population of 194,394 (2021 census), it is the fourth-most populous. Its position near the southern shore of Lough Neagh and close to the border with the Republic of Ireland gives it a unique cultural and geographical character that resonates with locals and visitors alike.
Armagh lies near the southern shore of Lough Neagh, the largest lake in the British Isles. Nearby towns include Lurgan, Portadown, and Craigavon to the north, and the border city of Newry to the east. The Ring of Gullion Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is a short drive south.
The verifiable facts behind Armagh — drawn from open census and mapping data, not guesswork.
I bought one for my dad's 70th — he grew up in the village and got genuinely emotional unwrapping it. The detail is staggering. You can see the lane he was born on.
The paper is the giveaway. I've bought 'art prints' before that arrived feeling like glossy posters. This is the real thing — proper weight, beautiful matte finish, and the print quality is flawless.
Ordered Tuesday, on the wall by Saturday. Tube was solid, edges perfect, no creases. Took it straight to a frame shop and it looks like it cost five times what I paid.
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Contact the studio →All UK orders are printed and dispatched within 2–3 working days, with free tracked delivery arriving 3–5 days after that. International shipping is available at checkout, typically 7–14 days depending on country.
Our Armagh print covers the entire city and its immediate surroundings, including the orchard belt to the north and west, giving a true sense of the Orchard County.
Yes, we offer a range of frame options for all our prints, including the Armagh map. Choose from black, white, or natural wood frames at checkout.
A4 suits a desk or a small wall cluster. A3 is our most popular for a single feature piece. A2 commands a room without overwhelming it. A1 makes the map the centrepiece, ideal for hallways and large living rooms.
200gsm Hahnemühle museum-grade matte archival paper. FSC certified, acid-free, and produced by a German mill operating since 1584. Printed with twelve-channel pigment giclée inks rated for over 100 years under glass.
Prints arrive unframed, rolled in a recycled card tube. Every size is standard, so any high-street frame shop will sort you in minutes, and you avoid the breakage and cost of shipping glass.
Yes, 30 days, no questions asked. Even though every print is made to order, contact us within 30 days of delivery and we will arrange a full refund or exchange.