Lisburn
Britishnoun
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a city in Northern Ireland in Lisburn district, Co Antrim, noted for its linen industry: headquarters of the British Army in Northern Ireland. Pop: 71 465 (2001)
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a district of S Northern Ireland, in Co Antrim and Co Down. Pop: 109 565 (2003 est). Area: 446 sq km (172 sq miles)
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William Lloyd-Lavery, 77, of Richmond Avenue, Lisburn, was told by the judge at Belfast Crown Court that "a sentence of imprisonment is likely".
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The 16:25 325a from Lisburn will not operate.
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Ms McGrady, who is originally from Lisburn, said the work of the National Trust was "as vital as ever".
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Four people died in separate house fires in north Belfast; Bangor; west Belfast and Lisburn last weekend.
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There was another serious house fire in Lisburn on Sunday.
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