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North Down

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noun

  1. a district of E Northern Ireland, in Co Down. Pop: 77 110 (2003 est). Area: 82 sq km (32 sq miles)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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It is understood another of the party's nine MLAs, Alan Chambers, has been told not to put his name forward when his constituency association in North Down meets soon to select its candidate.

From BBC May 12, 2026

And it currently has representation on only two councils – Belfast and in the neighbouring Ards and North Down area.

From BBC Oct. 18, 2025

In a further lengthy statement on Wednesday night, the lodge said North Down Cricket Club had taken the decision to cancel the event before the lodge's initial statement.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2025

North Down Cricket Club said it had been an important part of Comber since 1857 "with deep roots, proud traditions, and a strong sense of identity".

From BBC Jul. 15, 2025

He considered that the morning papers were very inferior to the Northern Whig, and he was certain that the North Down Herald was far more interesting than the Times.

From The Foolish Lovers by Ervine, St. John G. (St. John Greer)

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