Coleraine
Britishnoun
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a town in N Northern Ireland, in Coleraine district, Co Antrim, on the River Bann; light industries; university (1965). Pop: 24 089 (2001)
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a district in N Northern Ireland, in Co Antrim and Co Londonderry. Pop: 56 024 (2003 est). Area: 485 sq km (187 sq miles)
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Alliance councillor Alderman Richard Stewart also paid tribute to Norman Irwin following his death, describing him as a "true Coleraine legend".
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
Stewart said Norman was a proud Coleraine man, community stalwart and a gentleman who was always warm, witty and full of fascinating stories.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
McClements is a student at Ulster University in Coleraine and plans "to teach for a few years" after getting his degree.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Magee, who lives in Coleraine, said he bought the new scooter as the previous one had begun to show its age.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
The ebullition of public feeling had naturally passed off by 1852, and Lord Naas found it prudent to content himself with the less difficult constituency of Coleraine.
From The Earl of Mayo Rulers of India by William Wilson Hunter
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