Everyone knows St. Patrick is the Patron Saint of Ireland, but did you know his visit to Armagh assured the city’s status as the Ecclesiastical Capital of Ireland.

To appreciate and celebrate the legacy of St. Patrick in Armagh, Barbara Ferguson of Armagh Guided Tours is once again planning her very popular St. Patrick’s Guided Walk to the historical cathedral hills of this beautiful Georgian city.

Adorn yourself with the ubiquitous sprig of shamrock and join Barbara and fellow Patrick’s Day devotees in this enlightening journey. The walk starts from Armagh City Hotel at 11am and heads to St. Patrick’s Church of Ireland Cathedral where St Patrick built his great church in 445AD and a church has stood ever since. 

The walk around St. Patrick’s beloved City continues as a flight of steps guides you uphill again to the overwhelming twin spires of St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Cathedral. Inside this majestic building the colourful evidence of the saint’s journey through Ireland is revealed. Take time to reflect on St. Patrick’s early Christian life in Armagh as you survey the city from your hilltop vista.

The tour finishes back at Armagh City Hotel where celebrations continue with a warming bowl of traditional Irish stew and an afternoon of traditional music and craic with the locals. Where better to spend March 17 than in the footsteps of the Patron Saint himself?

This annual St Patrick’s Day tour costs £12pp and is very popular, so book early by calling Barbara on 038 2755 1119 or 07740 511442 (evening calls welcome) or email info@armaghguidedtours.com.