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Lisnadill is a small village in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. In the 2001 Census it had a population of 54 people. It is situated within the Armagh City and District Council area. A village is a human residential settlement commonly found in rural areas. ... County Armagh (Contae Ard Mhacha in Irish) is a county in Ulster, Ireland. ... Motto: (French for God and my right)2 Anthem: UK: God Save the Queen Regional: (De facto) Londonderry Air Capital Belfast Largest city Belfast Official language(s) English (De facto), Irish, Ulster Scots 3 Government Constitutional monarchy  - Queen Queen Elizabeth II  - Prime Minister Tony Blair MP  - First Minister Office suspended... Census 2001 is the name by which the national census conducted in the United Kingdom on Sunday 29 April 2001 is known. ... The Armagh City and District Council is a local council in County Armagh in Northern Ireland. ...

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Places of interest

The Drumconwell Ogham Stone stood in the townland of Drumconwell, 3 miles south of Armagh near to Lisnadill Church on the ancient route way to Armagh and Navan. It can now be seen in the Robinson Library in Armagh. Ogham (Old Irish Ogam) was an alphabet used primarily to represent Gaelic languages. ... A townland is a small geographical unit of land used in Ireland and Scotland, and believed to be of Gaelic or Goidelic origin. ... WGS-84 (GPS) Coordinates: 54. ... Categories: Ireland-place stubs | Ulster cycle ...


Oak planting project in Drumconwell, Lisnadill


People

Frederick Francis Maude (VC, GCB) Born in Lisnadill, County Armagh December 20, 1821 was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. ... December 20 is the 354th day of the year (355th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The coronation banquet for George IV 1821 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Victoria Cross medal, ribbon, and bar. ... September 5 is the 248th day of the year (249th in leap years). ... 1855 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Combatants United Kingdom France Russia Commanders General François Canrobert (later replaced by General Pélissier) Lord Raglen Admiral Kornilov (later replaced by Admiral Pavel Nakhimov) Lt. ... Redan is a term from fortifications. ...

Education

  • Lisnadill Primary School

References

  • NI Neighbourhood Information System
  • Drumconwell Ogham Stone

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