Armagh is the county town of County Armagh in Northern Ireland. It is the ecclesiastical capital of Ireland-- the seat of the Archbishops of Armagh, the Primates of All Ireland for both the Roman Catholic Church and also the Church of Ireland. In the historic period, the town and its close-by Navan Fort, Eamhain Mhacha, was among the great royal capitals of pagan Gaelic Ireland. In spite of being classified as a medium-sized town, Armagh was granted city status in 1994 and Lord Mayoralty status in 2012, both by Queen Elizabeth II. With reference to the permanent resident population of 14,749 individuals noted during the time of the 2011 Census, it is the least populated city in Northern Ireland and also the fourth smallest in the United Kingdom. Armagh has for an extended time been a centre of learning, and is commonly referred to as 'the city of saints and scholars'. The academic culture continued on over the centuries, with the formation of the Royal School in 1608 and the Armagh Observatory in 1790 as vibrant symbols of this recognised reputation. To deal with the problem of a declining city centre and to attend to the concerns of local individuals, Armagh City and District Council opted to upgrade the exteriors and general look of the primary shopping locations. It will renovate the centre of Armagh, transforming it into a high quality pedestrianised environment. In addition to updated street layouts, the visual appeal of the city centre is planned to be greatly enhanced by new lights, paving, seating, bins and greenery. For all your house improvement projects, ensure to work with reputable professionals in Armagh to make certain of a high quality service.