US Consul General pays visit to Armagh

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Lord Mayor of Armagh Stephen Moutray welcomes US Consul General James Applegate to The Palace Armagh The Palace Armagh CREDIT: LiamMcArdle.com

The US Consul General, Mr James Applegate (US Consulate General Belfast), accompanied by Ms Dori Winter, Political Economic Chief, paid a visit to the Archbishops Palace, Armagh yesterday (30th July 2025) where they met with the Lord Mayor, Alderman Stephen Moutray, Chief Executive, Mr Roger Wilson and Director, Mr Paul Tamati.

Mr Applegate and Ms Winter were happy to chat on a range of issues including the continuation of the important economic links that our Borough has with the USA and the importance of strengthening these.

2026 also marks the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in the United States and the Consul General also talked about how Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council may possibly play a part in these celebrations.