Annaghmore

Annaghmore

Annaghmore ( _ga. Eanach Mór) is a small village in County Armagh, Northern Ireland, near Loughgall. In the 2001 Census it had a population of 255 people. It is situated within the Armagh City and District Council area.

Places of interest

Ardress House, Annaghmore, was originally a modest farmhouse which was transformed in 1760 by Dublin architect, George Ensor. It is run by the National Trust and contains excellent examples of 18th century furniture and a good display of paintings. Amongst its many features is the plasterwork in the drawing room by Michael Stapleton, dating back to 1780. The farmyard and outbuildings show aspects of farming history with a display of farm implements. There is a pleasant garden with examples of early types of Irish rose. The ‘Ladies Mile’ is a woodland walk around the estate.

History

The Troubles

For more information see The Troubles in Annaghmore, which includes a list of incidents in Annaghmore during the Troubles resulting in two or more fatalities.

Education

*Annaghmore Primary School
*St. Patrick's Primary School

Transport

Annaghmore railway station opened on 5 April 1858, but finally closed on 15 February 1965. [cite web | title=Annaghmore station | work=Railscot - Irish Railways | url=http://www.railscot.co.uk/Ireland/Irish_railways.pdf | accessdate=2007-09-08|format=PDF]

References

* [http://www.ninis.nisra.gov.uk/ NI Neighbourhood Information System]
* [http://www.visitarmagh.com/ Visit Armagh]

See also

*List of villages in Northern Ireland
*List of towns in Northern Ireland


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