Tandragee is a town in Co. Armagh, Northern Ireland. The town lies on the banks of the River Cusher in the Armagh, Banbridge, and Craigavon Borough Council area. It is best known as the home of Tayto crisps.
The town lies near Portadown in a hilly rural area of the north of Co. Armagh. The railway station closed on 4th January 1965 making transport more difficult. While a quiet town, it offers some high-speed thrills such as the annual motorcycle road races. There is also an airstrip in the town affording landing and take-off facilities for small aircraft.
US National Archives Photo. (Part of the US Army Signal Corps Photograph Collection). Over 1,500 men of the US 6th Cavalry were based at Tandragee Castle, Bannvale House and Gilford Castle. On 11th November 1943, they observed Armistice Day at the Tandragee War Memorial.
Places of Interest
The following places will be of interest to anyone wishing to explore more of the town's World War Two heritage.
St. Mark’s Church of Ireland, Tandragee, Co. Armagh
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St. Mark's Church of Ireland stands on the hilltop looking over the town of Tandragee, Co. Armagh. The adjoining graveyard contains one Commonwealth War Grave from World War Two.
Tandragee Castle, Tandragee, Co. Armagh
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The site of Tandragee Castle has been a stronghold overlooking the town since the days of the O'Hanlon clan of Ulster who fought in the 1641 rebellion. In 1943, the US Army set up camp there.
Tandragee Golf Club, Tandragee, Co. Armagh
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Tandragee Golf Club dates back to 1911 when a private course was designed for the 9th Duke of Manchester. Play continued on the course throughout World War Two.
Tandragee War Memorial, Castle Square, Tandragee, Co. Armagh
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The Tandragee War Memorial, made of Newry granite, stands in the main square of the Co. Armagh town, and marks the entrance to the famous Tandragee Castle.