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Larne

The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed. | 2008 | Copyright

Larne , town (1991 pop. 18,224) and district, NE Northern Ireland, on an inlet of the North Channel. The town is a seaport and a tourist center. Metal ores, beef, and potatoes are exported from Larne; among the industrial products are electrical equipment, paper, and linen. Limestone is quarried nearby. In 1315, Edward Bruce landed at Larne.

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Larne

A Dictionary of British Place-Names | 2003 | | Copyright

Larne (Latharna) Antrim. ‘Descendants of Lathar’. According to legend, Lathar was one of the 25 sons of Úgaine Mór (Hugony), a pre-Christian king of Ireland.

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Larne

Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names | 2005 | | Copyright

Larne (Latharna), Northern Ireland/UK ‘(Land of) the People of Lathair’, a pre‐Christian king. A river also has this name.

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	Winning Team says Larne is now open for business.(Business) Newspaper article from: The News Letter (Belfast, Northern Ireland); 6/22/2004
	Football: Something fishy has put Larne's future in balance.(Sport) Newspaper article from: The Mirror (London, England); 5/1/2007
	FOOTBALL: NATIONWIDE IRISH CUP FINAL: LARNE GIVEN FINAL LESSON; Portadown... Newspaper article from: The People (London, England); 5/8/2005