Welcome to Banbridge, County Down

Banbridge (Droichead na Banna) is a rapidly growing town in County DownIt 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.


Banbridge News Banbridge News
(2 Sep 2010) An Bord Pleanála has granted planning permission for developer Liam Carroll's company to complete the new Anglo Irish headquarters in Dublin's docklands.
(2 Sep 2010) The newest stretch of railway in the country has been officially opened in Co Meath.
(2 Sep 2010) The funeral of murdered Dublin schoolgirl Michaela Davis has taken place at St Mochta's Church in Porterstown.
(2 Sep 2010) The Minister for Finance has said the early signs of growth are visible in the Irish economy.
From RTÉ News