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Craigavon

American  
[kreyg-ey-vuhn, -av-uhn] / kreɪgˈeɪ vən, -ˈæv ən /

noun

  1. James Craig, 1st Viscount, 1871–1940, first prime minister of Northern Ireland 1921–40.


Craigavon British  
/ ˌkreɪɡˈævən /

noun

  1. a district in central Northern Ireland, in Co Armagh. Pop: 57 685 (2001). Area: 279 sq km (108 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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Rachel and Tilly Turkington, from Derrytrasna, County Armagh, regularly visit Craigavon Lakes for walks and trips to the café, but say they have avoided entering the water because of concerns over its quality.

From BBC Jul. 26, 2026

Daphnyan Gordon, from Craigavon in County Armagh, Northern Ireland, uses a walking pad at home to keep active when she would otherwise skip a walk outdoors.

From BBC Jul. 3, 2026

ABC Fuels in Craigavon is offering regular elderly customers help with refills if they have been caught out by the price hike.

From BBC Mar. 6, 2026

Following assessment and initial treatment at the scene, two patients were taken to Craigavon Area Hospital and another to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast.

From BBC Feb. 22, 2026

No time was lost in giving practical shape to the policy outlined at Craigavon, and in taking steps to give effect to it.

From Ulster's Stand For Union by McNeill, Ronald John

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