Craigavon

[ kreyg-ey-vuhn, -av-uhn ]

noun

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

Craigavon

/ ˌkreɪɡˈævən /

noun

1. a district in central Northern Ireland, in Co Armagh. Pop: 57 685 (2001). Area: 279 sq km (108 sq miles)

Example Sentences

This was what the eager listeners at Craigavon hoped in hushed expectancy to hear from their new leader.

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

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The proceedings at Craigavon and at the Conference naturally created a sensation on both sides of the Channel.

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The speaker then touched upon a question which naturally arose out of the Craigavon policy of resistance to Home Rule.

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That evening of the 14th of April, at Craigavon, was a memorable one for all who were present at the meeting.

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