{"product_id":"the-little-book-of-armagh-9781837052622","title":"The Little Book of Armagh","description":"\u003cp\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArmagh hosted the first-ever All-Ireland Road Bowls Championship in 1963. Armagh’s Danny McPartland was the winner, beating Derry Kenny of Cork on the final shot by just 11 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn July 1926 William McCrea, a farmer from Loughgall, claimed to have reached the grand old age of 107.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1894 there was concern about a marked increase in the prevalence of lunacy in Armagh. It was suggested that one of the causes was drinking poor-quality tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere you will find out about Armagh’s history, its proud sporting heritage, its castles and great houses, and its famous men and women. You will also glimpse a darker side to Armagh’s past through tales of poverty, famine and tragedy. From quaint villages to bustling towns, this book takes you on a journey through the Orchard County and its vibrant past.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped into time and again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of this ancient county.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor: Barry Flynn\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eNorthern Ireland, Reference works, Trivia \u0026amp; quiz question books, Local history\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 11 Jun 2026 by The History Press Ltd.\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Barry Flynn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57319152288122,"sku":"9781837052622","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/4125\/files\/9781837052622.jpg?v=1790623607","url":"https:\/\/belfastbooks.co.uk\/uk\/products\/the-little-book-of-armagh-9781837052622","provider":"Belfast Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}