Portadown

British

/ ˌpɔːtəˈdaʊn /

noun

a town in S Northern Ireland, in the district of Armagh. Pop: 25 958 (2001)

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Gareth Barker, who lives in Portadown, was concerned about what was about to happen in the Middle East so ordered home heating oil on Saturday.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Bill Robinson is from Portadown in County Armagh but has lived in Dubai for the last 15 years, currently living next to the airport.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

In the Irish League, Ballymena United's home game against Glenavon and the game between Portadown and Cliftonville at Shamrock Park have been called off following pitch inspections.

From BBC • Jan. 3, 2026

Eftaima Najjair from Portadown, County Armagh, was also among the protesters.

From BBC • Sep. 6, 2025

The Portadown folks are especially well-versed in the history of the movement, and in the perils which impelled their forefathers to band themselves together.

From Ireland as It Is And as It Would be Under Home Rule by Buckley, Robert John

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