ARMAGH GIRO D’ITALIA

BIG START 10-11/05/14www.armagh.co.uk/giro

#girostart2014

ThE AnciEnT cAThEdRAl ciTy oF ARmAgh will hosT ThE FinAl sTAgE oF ThE giRo d’iTAliA gRAndE PARTEnzA oR ‘Big Start’ on Sunday 11th May.

WhAT IS

GIRO D’ITALIA?giro d’italia is one of the world’s most prestigious sporting events and one of the European cycling calendars three Grand Tours.

It is an annual, long distance, multi-stage bicycle road race for professional cyclists held primarily in Italy. Frequently, its opening stages are held outside its home country. From 9-11 May 2014, Northern Ireland will welcome over 200 of the world’s top professional cyclists as we host the opening stages. The famous landscapes of Ireland, North and South, will be viewed by a potential audience of 800 million.

LA cITTà DI ARmAGh Dà IL SInceRO BenvenuTO AI cIcLISTI eLITe...

Stage 3 of the Giro d’Italia Grande Partenza will start from the historic Cathedral City of Armagh. The 187km cross-border route will travel from Armagh City through County Armagh’s famous apple growing region and onwards to Dublin.

START

STAGE 3:SUN 11 MAY

ARMAGH CITY

MARKETHILL

VIA NEWTOWNHAMILTON AND FORKHILL

KEADY

LOUGHGALL

RICHHILLHAMILTONSBAWN

SOUTH TO DUBLIN

START

STAGE 3:SUN 11 MAY

ARMAGH CITY

MARKETHILL

VIA NEWTOWNHAMILTON AND FORKHILL

KEADY

LOUGHGALL

RICHHILLHAMILTONSBAWN

SOUTH TO DUBLIN

RAce START vILLAGe [ARmAGh PARTENzA]the ShaMBleS yard, arMagh CitysUn 11 mAy | oPEns To PUblic AT 8.30AmExperience the excitement of the race’s start village. See the riders signing in for the race from 9.00am - 11.15am [approx], listen to the pre-race interviews and watch the race depart at 11.20am [approx].

TeAm PADDOckthe Mall, arMaghsUn 11 mAy | TEAms ARRivE 9.00Am - 11.00AmArmagh’s iconic Mall will host the participating teams. Come along and see the team buses, the Giro publicity caravans and the riders as they prepare for the final NI stage. The area will have live broadcasts, celebrity appearances and prize giveaways. The giRo PUbliciTy cARAvAns pass through a number of locations ahead of the riders and indicate to spectators that the race is coming through. At each caravan stop there will be entertainment and free give-aways. The caravans will stop at the following points:• The Mall, Armagh City• Main Street, Richhill [10.25am approx]• Cladymilltown Road, Newtownhamilton

[11.20am approx]

ROUTE OvERvIEw

SunDAy 11 mAy 2014 [ARmAGh - DUblIN ROAD STAGE]

ARmAGh BIG START

Please note: road closures will be in place prior to and throughout the event. Please refer to www.armagh.co.uk/giro for the most up to date information on road closures and parking.

GIRO D’ITALIA FeSTIvAL ARmAGhThere will be pre-race celebrations taking place on saturday 10th & sunday 11th may as the best of Armagh meets italy in a fusion of music, food and culture.

SPecIALITy mARkeTSaturday 10th May 12noon - 7.00Pm | mARkET sTREET, ARmAgh ciTy cEnTRE

Italy comes to Armagh with a Giro themed speciality food and craft market featuring Armagh and Italian produce and goods. The market will include an Armagh/Italy ‘Big Bake Off’ featuring a large wood burning pizza oven.

There will be a programme of musical entertainment featuring local musicians, family fun activities and street entertainers. Urban illustrator, Dean Kane from Visual Waste, will be creating an amazing Giro themed piece of art and there will also be a display of art on the rails.

GIRO PRe-RAce cOnceRTSaturday 10th May 7.00Pm - 11.00PmThE mAll, ARmAgh

The Mall will be ‘pretty in pink’ with a pre-race concert on the evening of Saturday 10th May.

Featuring DJ Chill, local band The Hanna Sisters, a Pink Tribute Act, singers from NI Opera and finishing with headline act Flash Harry… all things cycling, pink and Italian will be celebrated. The evening will end with Armagh’s skyline turning pink as a dazzling fireworks display forms the grand finale.

10-11/05/14

SATuRDAy 10Th mAy12.00pm - 7.00pm speciality market12.00pm - 7.00pm music on The bandstand12.00pm - 3.00pm Edwardian characters by Pedals & Petals12.00pm - 4.00pm Urban illustration by visual waste12.00pm - 7.00pm Art on The Rails12.00pm - 7.00pm RampRage Extreme sports1pm, 3pm & 5pm Apple blossom Tours7.00pm - 11.00pm giro Pre-Race concert

SunDAy 11Th mAy8.30am Race start village open9.00am - 11.00am Teams arrive at Team Paddock9.00am - 12.00pm RampRage Extreme sports10.00am - 1.00pm music on The bandstand 11.20am [approx] giro d’italia Big Start1pm, 3pm & 5pm Apple blossom Tours

RAmPRAGe exTReme SPORTSSaturday 10th & Sunday 11th MayThE mAll, ARmAghThe extreme sports bicycle team RampRage will be entertaining the crowds with freestyle BMX expression sessions throughout the day from 12noon until 7.00pm with high octane demo sessions at 2.00pm, 4.00pm and 6.00pm. On Sunday, catch the team’s performances before and after ‘The Big Start’.

APPLe BLOSSOm TOuRSSaturday 10th & Sunday 11th May1.00pM, 3.00pM and 5.00pM pre-Booking eSSentialdEPARTs: ARmAgh ciTy hoTEl Guided coach tours of Armagh’s Apple Orchards will depart from Armagh City Hotel. Tours cost £3.00 and last approximately one hour. Tours can be booked online at www.armagh.co.uk/giro

ORchARD cOunTy STAGe 3 SPORTIveSATuRDAy 3RD mAy | 10.00AmA leisure cycle to follow the Armagh stage routes, 70 miles in total. Departs from Elim Church, Armagh.

nAvAn cenTRe WeLcOmeS GIRO D’ITALIAmOnDAy 5Th - SunDAy 11Th mAy 10.00Am - 6.30Pm [LAST ADmISSIOn 5.00Pm]The Celts at the Navan Centre are getting into the spirit of the Giro d’Italia by wearing pink. Their traditional war paint becomes pink as will the brats they wear to stay warm. Even their home will have a splash of pink as they join in the fun of the Giro.

cRITeRIum evenT On mALL eASTWeDneSDAy 7Th mAy7.00Pm STARTA cycling event for A4 riders starting on Mall East in Armagh and taking in the City.

OTheR evenTS

SATuRDAy 10Th mAy10.00am - 5.00pm Armagh Planetarium 10.00am - 8.00pm no5 vicars’ hill10.00am - 4.00pm Royal irish Fusiliers museum2.00pm - 8.00pm Armagh Public library

SunDAy 11Th mAy2.00pm - 4.00pm Armagh Public library2.00pm - 4.00pm no5 vicars’ hill

OTheR ATTRAcTIOnS OPen AcROSS The WeekenD

GIRO D’ITALIA cycLe WeDneSDAy 7Th mAy | 5.30PmEnjoy a leisurely cycle around Loughall Country Park. Bookings essential by contacting 028 3883 3241.

ShAmBLeS vARIeTy mARkeT FRIDAy 9Th mAy8.00Am - 4.00PmGearing up for the big race The Shambles Variety Market turns Giro pink, showcasing the best local Armagh produce.

ARmAGh cOunTy muSeumSATuRDAy 10Th mAy10.00Am - 5.00Pm Armagh County Museum will have old bicycles from their collection on display.

cRIckeT mATch On The mALLSATuRDAy 10Th mAy | 12.00nOOnSunDAy 11Th mAy | 2.00PmArmagh cricket team will be hosting a pink themed cricket match on The Mall.

LOuGhGALL FeSTIvAL OF mOTORSPORTSATuRDAy 10Th mAyClassic cars on display at Loughgall Country Park. The event will also be celebrating the Giro with ‘pink ladies’.

The cARDInAL TOmáS Ó FIAIch LIBRARy & ARchIveSATuRDAy 10Th & SunDAy 11Th mAy10.00Am - 4.00PmThe Cardinal Tomás Ó Fiaich Memorial Library & Archive will be exhibiting a display of the Italian material held in the collections as well as holding tours and talks relating to the Irish migration to the continent since the 16th century and the Italian connections with St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

ARDReSS hOuSe APPLe BLOSSOm DAy SunDAy 11Th mAy1.00Pm - 6.00PmArdress House will be celebrating the wonderful Apple Blossom with apple treats, trails and fun for all the family.

SAInT PATRIck’S chuRch OF IReLAnD cATheDRALSATuRDAy 10Th mAy9.00am - 8.30pm cathedral open to visitors 9.00pm celebration of holy communion with prayers for the giro

SunDAy 11Th mAy7.00am celebration of holy communion 9.00am - 5.00pm cathedral open to visitors3.15pm service of choral Evensong

SAInT PATRIck’S cAThOLIc cATheDRALSATuRDAy 10Th mAy4.00pm & 4.45pm guided Tours5.30pm organ Recital7.00pm mass

SunDAy 11Th mAy9.00am mass

Please note: there will be no 11.00am mass in Saint Patrick’s Cathedral. Mass will be celebrated in St. Malachy’s Church at 8.00am, 10.00am and 12noon.Visitors are encouraged to visit the Cathedral Gift Shop which stocks a variety of cards, gifts and souvenir booklets of the Cathedral.

chuRch SeRvIceS

For full details on all the events above visitwww.armagh.co.uk/giro

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emBeRS GRILL ReSTAuRAnT mARkeT STReeTeARLy BIRD OFFeR, 2 cOuRSe meAL £12.95PP [9Th- 11Th mAy]

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SuBWAy ARmAGhScOTch STReeT£3 AnD £5 Lunch SPecIALS[9Th- 11Th mAy]

The mOODy BOARPALAce STABLeSITALIAn menu, ITALIAn ATmOSPheRe, WITh WIne, muSIc & LOcAL PRODuce!

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raCe to the ShopS and reStaurantS of arMagh with offerS not to Be MiSSed! With a fantastic range of high-quality, independent shops, restaurants and bars, alongside top high street names, you can enjoy a truly unique and relaxed shopping experience in Armagh City centre. You will find great shopping offers and variety of choice, alongside exceptional customer service.

These promotions are only available on the dates stated above in 2014 and in selected stores only. Armagh City and District Council accepts no liability if breaches of contract or disputes arise between the buyer and the vendor. Armagh City and District Council accepts no liability for errors, omissions or misinterpretation of information contained within this publication. The information for the promotions has been provided by the vendors, individual terms and conditions may apply, for more information contact vendor directly.

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NEWRY ROAD

FRIARY ROAD

MALL EAST

BATTLEFORD ROAD CATHEDRAL ROAD

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Theatre

Armagh CityHotel

St Mark’s Church[CoI]

Armagh

Armagh

Planetarium

St Malachy’sChurch[RC]

The PalaceArmagh City

& DistrictCouncil Building

The Palace Demesne

Council Yard

The PalaceLodge

St Patrick’sCathedral[Catholic]

Observatory

Armagh Courthouse

Friary Ruins

ArmaghShopping

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County ArmaghGolf Club

OrchardLeisure Centre

PoliceStation

BusStation

ABBEY STREET

TheAthleticGrounds

Cathedral RoadRecreational

Centre

EDWARD

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Royal IrishFusiliers Museum

Armagh CountyMuseumThe Mall

CricketClub

The MallShopping Centre

St Patrick’sTrian

YouthHostel

CharlemontArms Hotel

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Mc C RUM’S CT.

Community Hospital

RAILWAY STREET

St Patrick’sCathedral

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Market Place

COLLEGE HILL

Cinema

Armagh CityRugby Club

DESART LANE

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THE RACE START VILLAGE [THE SHAMBLES]

THE TEAM PADDOCK [THE MALL]

Secure bicycle parking

Public Toilets

Visitor Information Centre

Lots of FREE* car parking available throughout the City.For further information contact Armagh Visitor Information Centre on

+44 [0] 28 3752 1800 or email vic@armagh.co.uk

Full details of events, road closures and up to date parking information available at www.armagh.co.uk/giro *FREE Parking available all day Sunday 11th May.

RACE ROUTE

CITY CENTREGIRO ROUTEMake a weekend of it with some great accommodation offers at www.armagh.co.uk/stay