Welcome to Lurgan, County Armagh

Lurgan (An Lorgain), is a town in County Armagh with a population of approximately 40,000. The town is approximately 30 km southwest of Belfast and is linked to the city by both the M1 motorway and the Belfast-Dublin railway line.

Lurgan is characteristic of many Plantation of Ulster settlements, with its straight, wide planned streets and rows of cottages. Lurgan Park, located a few hundred yards from the main street is the largest urban park in Northern Ireland. It includes a sizable lake and an original Coalbrookdale fountain. The park is overlooked by Brownlow House, a 19th century Elizabethan-style manor house.

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Liam Carroll gets permission to finish Anglo HQ
(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.
New Dunboyne railway line opens
(2 Sep 2010) The newest stretch of railway in the country has been officially opened in Co Meath.
Funeral of murdered 12-year-old schoolgirl
(2 Sep 2010) The funeral of murdered Dublin schoolgirl Michaela Davis has taken place at St Mochta's Church in Porterstown.
Early signs of economic growth says Lenihan
(2 Sep 2010) The Minister for Finance has said the early signs of growth are visible in the Irish economy.
From RTÉ News