Cathedral Ward encompasses the historic core of Armagh City. The area is dominated by two cathedrals, both named for Saint Patrick, which face each other on adjacent hills. This creates a distinctive skyline. The Georgian architecture of the city centre, with its tree-lined Mall, is a key feature here. The area functions as the ecclesiastical and administrative heart.
The ward includes the Palace Demesne and the Armagh Observatory, founded in the 18th century. Residential streets with terraced housing extend from the central area. The region's significance is rooted in its long history as a centre of religious learning and its continued role in local governance. The close proximity of the two cathedrals is a very specific characteristic of this urban landscape.
