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Lisburn
Lios na gCearrbhach
'fort of the gamblers'
The story
A linen town made by Huguenot refugees: Louis Crommelin was brought here in 1698 to organise the trade, and the damask linen of the Lagan valley went to courts across Europe. It was granted city status in 2002.
Quick answers
What does the name Lisburn mean? Lisburn in Irish is Lios na gCearrbhach, which means 'fort of the gamblers'.
What county is Lisburn in? Lisburn is in County Antrim, in the province of Ulster.
What is the population of Lisburn? 51,447 at the 2021 census.
What is Lisburn known for? A linen town made by Huguenot refugees: Louis Crommelin was brought here in 1698 to organise the trade, and the damask linen of the Lagan valley went to courts across Europe. It was granted city status in 2002.
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