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.