Craigavon

Craigavon

Craigavon town (1991 pop. 11,000) and district, S central Northern Ireland. Craigavon was designated one of the new towns in 1962, primarily to stimulate economic growth. Named after Northern Ireland's first prime minister, James Craig, the town has important fruit-growing and livestock industries. Other manufactures include textiles, metal fabrication, food processing, pharmaceuticals, and automotive parts. The Craigavon district is a major economic center in Northern Ireland.

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Craigavon

Craigavon, Northern Ireland/UK A district and a town founded in 1965 and named after James Craig (1871–1940), 1st Viscount Craigavon, who was Northern Ireland's first prime minister (1921–40).

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Craigavon

Craigavon Armagh. Craigavon was designated a New Town in 1965 and named after James Craig, first prime minister of Northern Ireland, whose title was Viscount Craigavon.

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