Welcome to Banbridge, County Down

Banbridge (Droichead na Banna) is a rapidly growing town in County Down.  It lies on the River Bann and the A1 road. It grew as a coaching stop and from Irish linen manufacturing.  The town was named after the first bridge built over the Upper Bann in 1712.

Nearby towns and villages include: Rathfriland, Corbet, Annaclone, Magherally, Seapatrick, Donaghcloney, Blackskull, Lawrencetown, Loughbrickland, Dromore, Scarva,Gilford and Waringstown.


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3,500 GP letters not reviewed at Tallaght
(11 Mar 2010) Tallaght Hospital has said there was a backlog in October of almost 3,500 GP referral letters that had not been reviewed by a consultant.
Man charged with Aidan Byrne murder
(11 Mar 2010) A 25-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Aidan Byrne in Dublin last month.
Financial Regulator pledges tough approach
(11 Mar 2010) The new Financial Regulator has outlined his plans for reforming the supervision of banks, pledging a tougher approach to big banks.
Two charged with John McManus murder
(11 Mar 2010) A man and a woman have been charged at the District Court in Cork with the murder of John McManus in October 2008.
From RTÉ News