Lisburn
Britishnoun
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a city in Northern Ireland in Lisburn district, Co Antrim, noted for its linen industry: headquarters of the British Army in Northern Ireland. Pop: 71 465 (2001)
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a district of S Northern Ireland, in Co Antrim and Co Down. Pop: 109 565 (2003 est). Area: 446 sq km (172 sq miles)
Example Sentences
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McCullagh, from Woodland Gardens in Lisburn, County Antrim, has denied murdering the 32-year-old.
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Stephen McCullagh, 36, from Woodland Gardens in Lisburn, County Antrim, made the call from Natalie McNally's home at about 22:00 GMT on the 19 December 2022.
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Aaron, was struck by a van on the Lisburn Road in Glenavy on the afternoon of Friday 11 December 2021 and was rushed to hospital but died a short time later.
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A number of roads remain closed including sections of the A51 Armagh Road in Tandragee, the Blaris Road in Lisburn and the Hilltown Road near Newry.
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William Lloyd-Lavery, 77, of Richmond Avenue, Lisburn, was told by the judge at Belfast Crown Court that "a sentence of imprisonment is likely".
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