Craigavon

[ kreyg-ey-vuh n, -av-uh n ]

/ kreɪgˈeɪ vən, -ˈæv ən /

James Craig, 1st Viscount,1871–1940, first prime minister of Northern Ireland 1921–40.

Example sentences from the Web for craigavon

No time was lost in giving practical shape to the policy outlined at Craigavon, and in taking steps to give effect to it.

Ulster's Stand For Union |Ronald McNeill
Carson's speech at Craigavon crystallised them into practical politics.

Ulster's Stand For Union |Ronald McNeill
It was the fulfilment of the Craigavon resolution—to take over the government "of those districts which they could control."

Ulster's Stand For Union |Ronald McNeill
This was what the eager listeners at Craigavon hoped in hushed expectancy to hear from their new leader.

Ulster's Stand For Union |Ronald McNeill

It made known the modus operandi, as Craigavon had made known the policy.

Ulster's Stand For Union |Ronald McNeill

Craigavon

/ (ˌkreɪɡˈævən) /

a district in central Northern Ireland, in Co Armagh. Pop: 57 685 (2001). Area: 279 sq km (108 sq miles)