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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In a statement, an Omniplex spokesperson said audio description was currently available at four locations, including The Avenue Cinema in Belfast, as well as sites in Lisburn, Birmingham and Wigan.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
He appeared via videolink in front of Lisburn Magistrates' Court on Saturday morning, where a detective inspector from the serious crime branch said he could connect him to the charges.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
By this stage, McCullagh is walking about two miles from his home in Lisburn to Dunmurry where he catches a bus to Lurgan 20 miles away.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026
The court were also told on 18 December, the day of Natalie's death, searches were made on McCullagh's computer for bus and train timetables between Lurgan and Dunmurry, Lisburn and Moria.
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026
The other well was made by a bleacher in the neighbourhood of Lisburn in Ireland.
From Notes and Queries, Number 239, May 27, 1854 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc by Various
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