Like many traditional folk songs, the song tells the story of a blossoming love that ends in sadness as the two lovers are separated. Liam Clancy and Tommy Makem were the first artists to bring Red is the Rose to a worldwide audience. Makem said he learned the song from his mother, Sarah, who was a well known singer and folk song collector from Armagh in Northern Ireland. Makem recorded the song on his Songbag album in 1990, cementing its place in the Irish folk tradition. He often performed it

3.5K views · 33 reactions | Percussionist and six times world snare-drumming champion Mark Wilson chats about Armagh’s strong tradition of Lambeg drumming and his involvement in the soundtrack ‘Night Ride to Armagh’. Mark presents ‘Rhythms for the Saint’ as part of 'Home of St Patrick Festival' and we are looking forward to welcoming drummers from across the globe to perform in The Market Place Theatre on 16 March. #discoverni #visitarmagh | Visit Armagh | Facebook

1K views · 72 reactions | Our Ireland: County by County marathon continues! Today, Ciara Whelan experiences the very best of what Armagh has to offer, including its famous apple blossoms, the history of Navan Centre & Fort and traditional uilleann pipes. Find airtimes @ CreateTV.com/schedule | Create TV | Facebook

In all its glory, the annual Georgian Day Light Show was as spectacular as ever. It's now official.....it's Christmas!!!! | Armagh I