Lenaderg

Lenaderg Láithreach Deirce
Village
Former millhouses in Lenaderg in 2009
Lenaderg Lenaderg's location within Northern Ireland
Coordinates: 54.374°N 6.292°W / 54.374; -6.292
Population  (2001)	261

Lenaderg is a small village and townland of 335 acres (136 ha)[1] in County Down, Northern Ireland. It sits on the banks of the River Bann, about two miles from Banbridge and a half mile from the village of Lawrencetown. It is situated in the civil parish of Tullylish and the historic barony of Iveagh Lower, Upper Half.[1] As of the 2001 census, it had a population of 261 people.[2] Lenaderg is within the District of Banbridge.

Its name is derived from the Irish language. One theory is that it comes from Léana Dhearg meaning "red meadow".[3] However, the townland was historically called Laraderick and Laraghderick, which is believed to be derived from Láithreach Deirce.[3]

Industry

Milltown Bleach Works at Lenaderg, was demolished mid-20th century. A group of mill workers’ houses still remains.

Transport

Lenaderg railway station, which was on the line from Scarva to Banbridge, opened on 1 January 1904 and closed on 2 May 1955.[4]

See also

• List of towns and villages in Northern Ireland
• List of townlands in County Down

References

1. "Lenaderg". IreAtlas Townlands Database. Retrieved 13 April 2015.
2. NI Neighbourhood Information System
3. Placenames Database of Ireland
4. "Lenaderg" (PDF). Railscot - Irish Railways. Retrieved 13 April 2015.