Armagh and District History Group Monthly Talks

What to Expect

The Armagh and District History Group holds monthly talks between September and June, usually on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm in the Observatory Library at Armagh Planetarium. The group has been documenting local history and delivering public talks for many years, covering archaeology, social history, politics and biography. All are welcome and no membership is required. Upcoming talks in the 2026-27 season include: September - Hugh Daly (Poyntzpass and District History Society); October (9 Oct) - Bronagh McAtarsney (Digital Film Archive) screening films on folklore in the North; November (13 Nov) - Cormac Hamill, Armagh-born broadcaster and presenter of TV series on BBC and TG4. The June 2026 talk (11 June) featured Dr Donal McAnallen on County Armagh in the Famine period to 1852.

Good to Know

• Second Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm, September to June.

• Free entry; all welcome.

• Venue: Observatory Library, College Hill, Armagh (beside the Planetarium).

• Check history-armagh.org for the full season programme and any changes.

Getting There

The Observatory Library is on College Hill, a short walk from Armagh city centre. Street parking is available on College Hill.