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Description:
Saint Patrick's Trian is an exciting visitor complex located in the heart of the histroric Cathedral City of Armagh. The centre derives its name from the ancient division of Armagh City into three distinct districts, or 'trians' (pronounced 'tree-an).
The Complex incorporates three major exhibitions. 'The Armagh Story' traces the story of Armagh's development from the stone monuments of pagan times, through to the coming of Saint Patrick and Celtic Christianity, to the modern day City . 'Patrick's Testament' takes a closer look at Ireland's patron saint through the writings found in the ninth century manuscript 'The Book of Armagh'; one of Ireland's most precious historical documents and currently housed in the Library of Trinity College Dublin.
The final exhibition reflects the author Jonathan Swift's associations with the area. The adventures of his famous novel, 'Gulliver's Travels' is narrated by a 20 foot giant in the 'Land of Lilliput'.
Touch screen technology is available in English, French and German.
Facilities: Group visits, tour guide on request, conference facilities, birthday parties, art exhibitions, toilets, restaurant, car and coach park, disabled toilets, shopping, craft shops and education facilities.
Throughout the month of August 2011, Saint Patrick's Trian is running craft
workshops and exhibitions suitable for crafters of all ages and abilities, as part of Craft Month in Northern Ireland. The month has been themed on ‘Craft Chat’ and will certainly have visitors talking. Download the Craft Month at Saint Patrick's Trian Guide.
Languages catered for:
Exhibition is partly multilingual (German and French)
Prices:
Adult: £5.50
Child: £3.75
Concession: £4.50
Family £15.75
Group Adult £4.50
Group OAP £3.95
Group Youth £3.95
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