Ulster King: Emain Macha
Location: County Armagh, Northern Ireland
Armagh is a city in County Armagh, Northern Ireland, known as the ecclesiastical capital of Ireland and the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Armagh and the Church of Ireland Archdiocese of Armagh. It is located in the southeast of Northern Ireland, close to the border with the Republic of Ireland.
Armagh has a rich cultural and religious heritage. It is believed to have been founded by Saint Patrick in the 5th century AD and became a significant center for Christianity and learning in Ireland. Armagh Cathedral, the seat of the Church of Ireland Archdiocese of Armagh, is a notable architectural landmark in the city.
Emain Macha was an important royal site in ancient Ulster, located near the present-day town of Navan Fort in County Armagh. It was associated with the Ulaid, one of the major Gaelic kingdoms in Ireland. According to Irish mythology, Emain Macha was founded by the legendary queen Medb and was the capital of Ulster during the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology.
The proximity of Armagh and Emain Macha highlights the close connection between religious and political power in ancient Ireland. Both sites hold significant cultural and historical importance and continue to attract visitors and pilgrims interested in Ireland's rich heritage.