THOMAS McCONAGHY & SONS ltd, have been operating in the licensed trade since 1959 when Tommy McConaghy purchased the Beehive Bar. With the help of his five sons, and later grandsons, the company grew to encompass the Ashburn Hotel, (1974), the Woodville Arms, (1979), and Lurgans old courthouse building which was refurbished and opened in1996 and is proving to be one of Northern Irelands premier themed bars. All the premises are still owned and managed by the McConaghy family.www.theashburnhotel.com81 William St Lurgan, BT66 6JB

Attractively situated in generous grounds with secure parking for 140 cars, the luxuriously appointed Seagoe Hotel is the Orchard County of Armagh's best kept secret. Spectacularly reincarnated by its new owners, this innovative and contemporary designed 34 bedroom hotel, conference, leisure and entertainment complex combines style and sophistication with a casual elegance.www.seagoe.com22 Upper Church La Portadown, BT63 5JE