Taste of Ulster (WPFG Edition) - Discover Northern Ireland

www.nigoodfood.com | Guide 201374County ArmaghKnown as the “Orchard County”, apples are bignews here. Armagh Bramley apples are one ofNorthern Ireland’s three EU Protected GeographicalIndication (PGI) food stuffs, and rightly so. Held insimilar regard as Champagne and Parma ham fortheir quality and uniqueness to their place of origin,Armagh Bramley apples are in demand! Pink andwhite apple blossoms carpet the ground in May andthe fruit tumbles down by the tonne in autumn. TheApple Blossom Festival in April celebrates the fruitthat goes into traditional apple pies, crumbles andpotato and apple bread as well as crisp, refreshinglocal artisan cider. We can think of no bettercombination than a slice of tart and a glass of theappley stuff.You’ll be impressed by the Georgian architecture inArmagh city. See the terraced townhouses that lookout onto the Mall. If you’re here in December, theGeorgian Christmas fair is a must.Make sure you take a look at the stunning StPatrick’s Cathedral too. Flanked by marblearchbishops and festooned with stained glasswindows that look like they were made from boiledsweets. It’s hilltop position is a fantastic vantagepoint.Whatever time you visit, the Ring of Gullion in SouthArmagh will take your breath away. It’s an Area ofOutstanding Natural Beauty. Climb Slieve Gullionmountain, but be careful not to fall into the lakebecause legend has it you’ll come out grey-haired!