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     • It earned the nickname "hub of the North" due to it being a major railway junction; where the Great Northern Railway's line diverged for Belfast, Dublin, Armagh and Derry.
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   Why is Portadown known as the hub of the north?

   • Portadown is known as "the hub of the North", due to it being a major railway junction in the past; where the Great Northern Railway's line diverged for Belfast, Dublin, Armagh and Londonderry. In the 1990s, Portadown was drawn to the attention of the world's media by the "Drumcree standoff".

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   Why was Portadown the hub of the railway?

   • Why, that was the junction, the hub of the railway, the hub of Portadown and Portadown was the hub of the north. Here the tracks split and spread out in three directions. like a giant fleur-de-lis, the centre track heading straight as an arrow, for Armagh and on to the boggy Cavan countryside.

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   Why is Portadown important?

   • In the 19th and 20th centuries Portadown was also a major centre for the production of textiles (mainly linen). Portadown is the site of the long-running Drumcree dispute, over yearly marches by the Protestant Orange Order through the Catholic part of the town, which often sparked violence and protests.

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   How did Portadown get its name?

   • The name of the town is from the Gaelic Port a' Dúnáin meaning "port of the small stronghold". Although Portadown can trace its origins to the early 17th century, it was not until the Victorian era and the arrival of the railway that it became a major town.

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   Where is Portadown in Ireland?

   • The town sits on the River Bann in the north of the county, about 24 mi (39 km) southwest of Belfast. It is in the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council area and had a population of about 32,000 at the 2021 Census. For some purposes, Portadown is treated as part of the "Craigavon Urban Area", alongside Craigavon and Lurgan.

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   Are there any bridges across the river at Portadown?

   • There are three bridges across the river at Portadown. Bridge Street and Northway are both road bridges and there is a railway bridge beside the Northway. The 'Bann Bridge' on Bridge Street is the oldest. The story of this bridge is unusual in that it was built without a river running underneath it.

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3. www.craigavonhistoricalsociety.org.uk › rev › mcintyreoldThe old railway station, Portadown - Craigavon Historical Society

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   Why, that was the junction, the hub of the railway, the hub of Portadown and Portadown was the hub of the north. Here the tracks split and spread out in three directions. like a giant fleur-de-lis, the centre track heading straight as an arrow, for Armagh and on to the boggy Cavan countryside.

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › PortadownPortadown - Wikipedia

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   It earned the nickname "hub of the North" due to it being a major railway junction; where the Great Northern Railway's line diverged for Belfast, Dublin, Armagh and Derry. In the 19th and 20th centuries Portadown was also a major centre for the production of textiles (mainly linen).

5. www.ncesc.com › geographic-pedia › why-is-portadownWhy is Portadown called Portadown? - Geographic Pedia - NCESC

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   Jun 23, 2024 · In fact, Portadown earned the nickname “hub of the North” due to its strategic location for railway connections. While Portadown is predominantly a Protestant town and has ties to loyalist organizations such as the Orange Order, it is important to note that Northern Ireland’s history has been marked by division and sectarian tensions.

6. www.armaghi.com › news › portadown-newsThe ‘Hub of the North’: Portadown’s thriving local businesses

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   Oct 21, 2024 · Once dubbed the ‘Hub of the North,’ because of its major railway links, Portadown town still has a lot going for it. We took a trip up the High Street to highlight just a few of Portadown’s thriving local businesses and all they have to offer.

7. archives.wartimeni.com › location › co-armaghPortadown, Co. Armagh during the Second World War

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   The town was once known as The Hub Of The North. At 24 miles or 39km south-west of Belfast, it has links with the Northern Irish capital via the M1 motorway and a direct railway line. With transport via railways and the River Bann , it became an important centre for textile and linen production.

8. wikishire.co.uk › wiki › PortadownPortadown - Wikishire

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   Portadown is known as "the hub of the North", due to it being a major railway junction in the past; where the Great Northern Railway's line diverged for Belfast, Dublin, Armagh and Londonderry. In the 1990s, Portadown was drawn to the attention of the world's media by the "Drumcree standoff".

9. www.craigavonhistoricalsociety.org.uk › rev › thompsontapedmCorbett's Department Store

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   Corbett's, "The House for Value" as they were proud to call themselves, is a large department store. Outside Belfast in the olden days there was nothing in the province to touch it. Samuel S. Corbett was very fond of quoting "Portadown is the hub of the North", to which the staff would add, "And Corbetts is the hub of Portadown."