Craigavon, County Armagh
Origin
Background
Halfway between Lurgan and Portadown
par: Shankill/Seagoe bar: Oneilland East
Craigavon was designated a new town in 1965 and named from James Craig (1871-1940), first prime minister of Northern Ireland, whose title was Viscount Craigavon.
References
McKay, P. (2007): A Dictionary of Ulster Place-Names, p. 48Additional Information
Designated a new town in 1965.
Historical name form
| Old Form | Ref. Date | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| ~Craigavon | 1989 | GÉ 77 |
- Barony
- Oneilland East
- Parish
- Seagoe
- Parish in 1851
- Seagoe
- Townland
- Crossmacahilly (Clanrolla?)
- Place name ID
- 11251
- Place name type
- M:V