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North Down

British  

noun

  1. a district of E Northern Ireland, in Co Down. Pop: 77 110 (2003 est). Area: 82 sq km (32 sq miles)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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North Down MP Alex Easton thanked the emergency services: "I want to pay tribute to the firefighters and all emergency personnel responding in difficult circumstances."

From BBC Jan. 10, 2026

Ards and North Down Borough Council recorded the highest number and said it was "working hard to promote responsible dog ownership and encourage people to clean up after their pets".

From BBC Aug. 9, 2025

North Down Cricket Club said it had been an important part of Comber since 1857 "with deep roots, proud traditions, and a strong sense of identity".

From BBC Jul. 15, 2025

North Down Alliance assembly member Connie Egan said Queen's Parade was in a terrible state, and said the delays were unacceptable.

From BBC May 10, 2025

He considered that the morning papers were very inferior to the Northern Whig, and he was certain that the North Down Herald was far more interesting than the Times.

From The Foolish Lovers by Ervine, St. John G. (St. John Greer)

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