{"product_id":"the-little-book-of-armagh","title":"The Little Book of Armagh by Unknown Author (Paperback)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDid you know? Armagh hosted the first-ever All-Ireland Road Bowls Championship in 1963. Armagh’s Danny McPartland was the winner, beating Derry Kenny of Cork on the final shot by just 11 yards. In July 1926 William McCrea, a farmer from Loughgall, claimed to have reached the grand old age of 107.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1894 there was concern about a marked increase in the prevalence of lunacy in Armagh. It was suggested that one of the causes was drinking poor-quality tea. Here you will find out about Armagh’s history, its proud sporting heritage, its castles and great houses, and its famous men and women.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will also glimpse a darker side to Armagh’s past through tales of poverty, famine and tragedy. From quaint villages to bustling towns, this book takes you on a journey through the Orchard County and its vibrant past. A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped into time and again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of this ancient county.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Somiibooks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53932693455191,"sku":"9781837052622","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0799\/4569\/5575\/files\/9781837052622.jpg?v=1783106240","url":"https:\/\/somiibooks.com\/products\/the-little-book-of-armagh","provider":"Somiibooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}