Newtownabbey

/ 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)

Example Sentences

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a body was found in Newtownabbey.

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

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

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Since June 2023, 16 arson attacks on 5G towers took place in west Belfast, with the most recent attack near the Rathcoole estate, in Newtownabbey, bringing the total to 17.

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Police also dealt with sporadic incidents of disorder in Newtownabbey and Carrickfergus in County Antrim and in north Belfast.

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