Irish grid reference J103552 Country Northern Ireland Post town CRAIGAVON Population 2,523 (2001 Census) Province Ulster | County County Down Sovereign state United Kingdom Postcode district BT66 Local time Saturday 9:00 PM | |
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Weather 10°C, Wind SE at 11 km/h, 83% Humidity District Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon District Council | ||
Waringstown is a village in County Down, southeast of Lurgan. It lies within the parish of Donaghcloney, and in the barony of Iveagh Lower, Lower Half. In the 2001 Census it had a population of 2,523 people. Over the years, the village has been bestowed numerous awards, including "Best Kept Small Town" for its floral displays and pleasant appearance.
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Map of Waringstown, Craigavon, UK
History
The weaving village of Waringstown developed under the auspices of William Waring and his descendants. Waring's son, Samuel, brought Flemish weavers to the village, building Huguenot style cottages for them, some of which survive today. In the past, the village was renowned for its handloom damask weaving. The industrial focus was at the southern end of the town, where brewing, linen-weaving, and cambric and clothing manufacture were formerly carried out and where some substantial 18th century and 19th century industrial buildings still exist.
The Troubles
1990
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Cricket
The village has, over the years, been associated with the sport of cricket, something that has been attributed to the area's planters being predominantly from the north of England. The local team, Waringstown Cricket Club, has achieved some success in the NCU Senior League, playing its home matches at "The Lawn". The club was established in 1851, by a member of the Waring family, and its ground was also donated by the family. The popularity of the sport in the village and its influence elsewhere has led to it being dubbed "The Home of Cricket in Ulster". The neighbouring village of Donaghcloney has a similar heritage in the sport.
Education
2001 Census
Waringstown is classified as an intermediate settlement by the NI Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) (i.e. with a population between 2,250 and 4,500 people). On Census day (29 April 2001) there were 2,523 people living in Waringstown. Of these: