Battle of the Yellow Ford -guided walk 17th August

Féile an Átha Bhuí 2013 – Saturday 17th August

Féile an Átha Bhuí 2013
Satharn 17ú Lúnasa Saturday 17th August
11.00am Siúlóid an Átha Bhuí / Yellow Ford Walk

Assemble at St Patrick’s Church of Ireland Cathedral, Armagh, for a guided walking tour of the Yellow Ford battle route taken by the English army from Armagh to An Port Mór. Walkers are advised to bring water and a packed lunch.

3.00pm Corrán an Átha Bhuí Camogie Challenge
Naomh Bríd Ard Mhacha V Tailte an Choláiste
(Hosted by CLG Naomh Colmcille, An Ghráinseach)
4.00pm Sciath an Átha Bhuí Hurling Challenge
Cúchulainn Ard Mhacha V Céide Lámh Dhearg
(Hosted by CLG Naomh Colmcille, An Ghráinseach)

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Comment by Rónán Gearóid Ó Domhnaill on August 11, 2013 at 3:56pm

things might have been very different had the Irish chieftains banded together to fight the English who would ultimately destroy their way of life. Instead méféinism prevailed, with some fighting the English and others siding with them. 

Comment by The Wild Geese on August 11, 2013 at 5:45pm

Two years later, in September 1600, the Irish forces of Hugh O'Neill, whom the English had made Earl of Tyrone, defeated the English army of Charles Blount, Lord Mountjoy, at the Battle of Moyry Pass. It would be the last major victory for the Gaelic chieftains of Ireland. You can read our article about it here: 'The O'Neill' Bedevils Mountjoy at Moyry Pass.

Comment by John McQualter on December 11, 2014 at 6:31am

I wish to travel to Armagh next year and tour the battlefield by walking or bicycle. Is there a self guided walk I can access ?

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