h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

Entry: County Armagh, Northern Ireland, UK - A7181345
Author: Ðiscõ Stu - RIP The Belfast Boy - U816232

Part of the UK Counties & Regions project.

Appropos of nothing - I used to live just over the road from Don Fardon.

I don't know the area so can't comment on the entry, but up to your usual standard.

I think that the Plantation of Ulster deserves a mention in the history section.

You have 1,254 km2 (778km2) -- I presume the second figure is actually square miles, but if so, one of the two figures is wrong.

1254 square kilometres = 484 square miles
778 square miles = 2015 square kilometres

Thanks Gnomon, I'll get onto that.

That's updated now Gnomon.

Think it could do with another person in the 'Famous People' section, but I'll be darned if I can think of any!

Any suggestions about that, or anything else are most welcome.

Well the Earl of Armagh is a junior title used within the Royal Family it has been held by the Duke of Cumberland and Teviotdale snce 1799.

Recipients have been

Prince Ernest Augustus, fifth son of King George III (later King of Hanover)

His son George V of Hanover

His son Prince Ernst and his son Prince George William Christian.

The titles were suspended in 1919 following Prince George pro-German sympathies in WWI

Great article DS!

Could you add something more about the Armagh Planetarium? I think that has to be the one of the most important visitor sites in the county.

Secondly, road bowls is very popular also in Cork. I believe these are the only two counties where the game is played.

Well done.

Woodpigeon

I'm all thunk out for today, so I'll get that updated on Monday.

I've got fantastic help and feedback on this and another entry today.

Okey dokey, added a paragraph about the observatory, and a bit about Cork too.

A fabulous, top-quality entry! Well done, Disco Stu!

The only concern that I have with the entry at the moment concerns your comment about the chap who is believed to be the IRA's Commander-in-Chief. Despite the fact that he may well be BELIEVED to hold this position, we're getting into very dodgy territory (both libel-wise and politically speaking!) if we have an Edited Guide entry that ventures into the area of speculation about such matters.

Cheers, Stu!

Paully

Thanks Paully.

Does it need to be reworded or removed?

I think you can mention the fellow, what happened to him, etc, but remove any speculation about who he is. Have a look again at the reworked paragraph, and if it looks as though you're not actually able to say anything worthwhile without that speculative sentence, then I'd be inclined to remove all references to him.

Hope that's okay!

Paully

I'll do that tomorrow morning.

Done.

Content:

Isn't there some sort of visitor centre at the Navan Fort (Emain Macha) which could be mentioned in the Tourist section?

seen to have preserved Christianity throughout the Middle Ages -->
seen to have preserved Christianity throughout the Dark Ages
(the Middle Ages were later on)

"South Armagh became infamous during The Troubles" -- can you give some idea as to when this was?

Typos:

(484km2) --> (484 sq miles)
High King of Brian Boru --> High King Brian Boru
it's collection of paintings --> its collection of paintings
Planetarium has many attraction --> Planetarium has many attractions
has it's roots in Armagh --> has its roots in Armagh

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That's all updated now Gnomon. Can't believe I still don't know where to put apostrophes!

The Environment & Heritage Service website states that the Navan Fort Visitor Centre is closed until further notice. I'm not sure if this is the case though, I'll give them a ring.

There used to be a small exhibition about Gulliver in Lilliput in Armagh City. Is it still there? I seem to remember it would keep a child amused for half an hour.

I've added a bit about that exhibition now.

Researching that led me to the Book of Armagh, which I've now included in the history section. You learn something new every day!

St Patricks Trian --> St Patrick's Trian
Many of Patricks teachings --> Many of Patrick's teachings