'Bandit Country' to tourist trap - the boost hoping to change south Armagh

Aug 25, 2014, 06:56 AM

Some people used to call it Bandit Country, with its reputation as an IRA stronghold and its hills dominated by security watchtowers. But south Armagh is presenting a very different face these days, and the Heritage Lottery Fund is giving almost a million pounds to preserve and protect part of the area. And its spectacular scenery and overabundance of myths and legends, it's looking to attract tourists. Andy Martin has this report.