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Newtownabbey

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/ ˌnjuːtənˈæbɪ /

noun

  1. a town in Northern Ireland, in Newtownabbey district, Co Antrim on Belfast Lough: the third largest town in Northern Ireland, formed in 1958 by the amalgamation of seven villages; light industrial centre, esp for textiles. Pop: 62 056 (2001)

  2. a district of E Northern Ireland, in Co Antrim. Pop: 80 285 (2003 est). Area: 151 sq km (58 sq miles)

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David Caddell, a pensioner from Newtownabbey, ordered 300 litres of oil a couple of months ago for less than £200.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

BBC NI went to Newtownabbey, County Antrim, where there is a newly upgraded postbox.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has started an investigation into its legal planning status.

From BBC • Aug. 23, 2025

Antrim and Newtownabbey Council Area had the highest number of illegal asbestos dumping incidents, with 44 recorded since 2019.

From BBC • Aug. 2, 2025

Roz McFeeters, principal of Hill Croft special school in Newtownabbey, County Antrim told the Stormont's Education Committee the proposal that could remove nurses from some special schools "would not be sustainable".

From BBC • May 1, 2025