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Dogs Feature In Lurgan Celebrations.pdf
History Talks Reminescne Lurgan.pdf
Let’s Celebrate Lurgan – Lurgan 400
2010 marks the 400th anniversary of Lurgan. – a key milestone in the town’s vibrant history.
Craigavon Borough Council and a number of partner organisations including Lurgan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Lurgan Forward, Craigavon Historical Society, the Lurgan Mail, local schools and members of the Lurgan Community are working together to celebrate this significant milestone.
Events
In addition to the normal range of events which Council provides throughout the summer for families – click onto the link below to see some of these events.
Facts & Figures on Lurgan
Click here for some interesting facts on Lurgan
Lurgan Past & Present
Situated on the shores of Lough Neagh Lurgan is a historical town and as such, the town centre has special conservation status with many buildings protected for our future generations. The essential character of the main street is much as it was 100 years ago.
Linen manufacturing played a crucial role in the development of Lurgan – mainly due to the skills of its craftsmanship, the enterprise of its bleachers and linen-drapers – the most prominent of whom were the Quakers
Now Lurgan has a population of over 30,000. It is a growing vibrant market town and with its wide streets and the fabulous Lurgan Park www.lurganpark.com
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Lurgan 400 Artefacts Day Video
Gallery of old Photographs (Flickr)
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