Apples, cathedrals and museums remain the main draw for tourists to the Orchard County.
A descendant of the original Bramley apple tree first planted in Armagh 140 years ago was last week planted at the same farm, by the descendants of both grower and landowner.
“They really brought about quite a major industry in Armagh,” Roger said of his and John’s ancestors.“It's really quite wonderful to be here, 140 years later and planting a young tree, which has been taken from that original Bramley from where all the Bramleys have come from. The city is currently home to two hotels. Local tour guide Donna Fox believes there is considerable scope for more.“It wasn’t always like that. I became a tour guide in 1997 and there weren’t too many people coming here then, so it’s really grown.
“I think if we had more hotel rooms and other types of self-catering as well, where we have some glamping sites, new campsites as well, but we can expand on this and be able to accommodate more people.”On a blustery August week day the city was not packed with tourists – but there were plenty to be seen moving between the museums and cathedrals.
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