Craigavon
Craigavon is an incomplete planned settlement in northern County Armagh, Northern Ireland. Its construction began in 1965 as well as it was named after the first Head of state of Northern Ireland: James Craig, 1st Viscount Craigavon. It was planned to be the heart of a new straight city incorporating Lurgan and also Portadown, however this plan was mostly abandoned and also later on described as having been flawed. Amongst local individuals today, "Craigavon" refers to the location in between both towns. It is developed close to 2 artificial lakes and also is made up of a huge residential area (Brownlow), a second smaller sized one (Mandeville), plus a central location (Highfield) that includes a significant shopping center, a courthouse as well as the area council headquarters. The area around the lakes is a public park and wildlife sanctuary comprised of woodland with strolling trails. There is also a watersports centre, petting zoo, golf course and also ski slope in the location. In the majority of Craigavon, automobile are totally divided from pedestrians, as well as roundabouts are made use of extensively. Craigavon occasionally refers to the much larger Craigavon Urban Area, that includes Craigavon, Lurgan, Portadown, Waringstown and Bleary.
