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Armagh attracts Christmas RTE Radio special

RTE Radio Vincent Woods in Armagh (1)

RTÉ Radio 1’s The County Measure explores the rich culture and identity of Co. Armagh.

Join writer and broadcaster Vincent Woods as he traverses the Armagh landscape on December 26. The County Measure uncovers the vibrant arts, sports, history, heritage and diverse communities of Co. Armagh.

From fishing on Lough Neagh, the darting bullets of road bowlers, to Craigavon’s cycle paths- Vincent takes a measure of all that the orchard county has to offer.

The County Measure is a RTÉ Radio 1 series that explores identity and communities across the island of Ireland.

At the foot of Slieve Gullion, Vincent hears stories of place, people and the history of partition. In Loughgall he learns about the heritage of the Orange Order at Sloan’s House.

The County Measure Armagh will be broadcast on Monday, December 26 at 11 am on RTÉ Radio 1.

The series previously visited Co. Fermanagh, you can listen back to the series on www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/the-county-measure

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