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YOU HAVE TOURED THE ORCHARDS IN BLOOM NOW TOUR THE ORCHARDS IN FRUIT - SEPTEMBER 2009
Take a guided Coach Tour of Armagh's apple orchards nestled around its rolling hills. See the apple harvest in process and follow the history of some Northern Ireland's finest " big houses" situated in the area. Stop off for Lunch at the award winning Stonebridge Restaurant where homemade apple tart and fresh cream will certainly be part of the menu.
Take time after lunch to explore the ancient City of Armagh and enjoy a fully guided tour of its two fine cathedrals - both dedicated to Saint Patrick! With history and horticulture "done and dusted" its time to relax in the comfort of Armagh City Hotel and enjoy a taste of ARMAGH'S VERY OWN CIDER OR APPLE JUICE together with a wide selection of cheese from our Platter. ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE FOR A STEP-ON GUIDE TO JOIN YOUR COACH AT A SUITABLE PLACE TO START THE TOUR. For further information do not hesitate to contact Barbara Ferguson at: (028) 37 551 119 Mob 07740 511442 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it EVENING CALLS WELCOME
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The famous Bramley cooking apple, known worldwide, hails from the County of Armagh . The Bramley is probably one of Armagh's most famous exports and the apple orchards in the countryside around the picturesque village of Loughgall are now laden with fruit ripening for the autumn harvest . A coach tour around the orchards during August and September will reveal the famous bramley apple at its best. An informative guided tour of this famous region of County Armagh will takes you through the growing and harvesting of the apple and, even bring you as far as the tasting stage!
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