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"They lost the Under-21 semi-final against Castlerahan on 18 November 2006."
Who are we talking about here? -- Eamonnca1 23:31, 20 December 2006 (UTC)
This section seems to have become a battleground for bands trying to plug themselves at the expense of the others. I propose that it be deleted. -- Eamonnca1 17:33, 5 November 2007 (UTC)
How about the following wording to stop this silly edit war: "Died in an explosion of a box of primed grenades prior to the Battle of the Somme." Until someone can cite a source saying that he either dropped a grenade in (implying that he was incompetent) or that he threw himself onto it to save his friends (implying that he was a hero) or both, I suggest we hold off on specifics and stick to NPOV. --16:07, 6 October 2008 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Eamonnca1 ( talk • contribs)
Why aren't the census figures for Lurgan on the article?
The origin of the Lurgan spade phrase comes from an actual spade, a Lurgan spade is a bog cutting tool, long and thin to cut turf into sods. It's got nothing to do with any of the suggestions in the article. You can see examples of the Lurgan spade if you go to the museum at Tannaghmore Gardens. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 82.16.124.133 ( talk) 11:15, 24 August 2009 (UTC)
As kids we were often told that the Lurgan Spades weren't spades at all, it is a reference to the people who were employed to dig Lurgan Lake apparently. Archiesgone ( talk) 22:36, 9 April 2010 (UTC)
This quote is taken from www.lurganpark.com the official website of Lurgan park which is owned by Craigavon Borough Council. - Lurgan Lake Lurgan Lake "This 59-acres man-made lake was dug during the Famine as a means of creating jobs for the local people At the time of its construction the lake was one of the largest hand dug lakes in Ireland. The artificial lake was one of the chief improvements to Lord Brownlow’s demesne, and it was during its construction that the term “Lurgan Spade” came into use. According to residents of the town, the workmen who were digging the lake worked for 1 1/2d to 3d a day, less than ordinary rate of wages. The workers were known as the Spades and due to the unpleasant nature of the work and their meagre rewards they were repudiated to be particularly sombre. As a result anyone who looks downtrodden or forlorn is to this day described as “having a face like a Lurgan spade”.
Ok yes it does say according to residents of the town, but I'm going to see if there are any reports of it from The Library's archive of the Lurgan Mail. I only hope the paper goes back that far! Archiesgone ( talk) 22:35, 15 April 2010 (UTC)
Yesteryearman has added a paragraph about the "Lurgan Museum". I can't find any on-line mention of such a beast. Is it the Craigavon Museum or the Tannaghmore Barn Museum? Anybody got a cite? -- Chuunen Baka ( talk) 17:02, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
<quote>The Lurgan Museum houses one of the largest collections of items relating to Irish History in the North of Ireland. The Museum has many photographs and artefacts connected with Lurgan life over the past 150 years. It houses an extensive collection relating to the periods known as "The Troubles", "Operation Harvest" 1956-62, and "The 1916 Easter Rising". This collection also has a popular section covering the social history of the area. </quote>
Just noticed this: "The town sprang up in a townland (baile fearainn) called Lurgan, from which its name was derived. Since then, it has grown to cover the surrounding townlands, which lend their names to many roads and housing estates." Would you say that Lurgan 'covers' all the surrounding townlands? I'm not so sure about that. For the purpose of the postal service, it is customary (but not required) to use the townland followed by 'Lurgan' in the address, but I wouldn't say that this means that Lurgan 'covers' the other townlands as if they are part of Lurgan. -- Eamonnca1 ( talk) 18:54, 9 February 2010 (UTC)
I noticed there isn't a wiki page on the above mentioned boxer who was born in Castle Lane. Would any of you be interested in starting one up. I would only I'm new to all of this. Cheers! Archiesgone ( talk) 18:56, 25 February 2010 (UTC)
Thankyou I will start tomorrow, I would need help to put a picture of him up though! Archiesgone ( talk) 16:52, 26 February 2010 (UTC) Haven't had a chance to start on Ike's article, need a bit of help too. If someone could manage to put a picture up that would be great Archiesgone ( talk) 18:50, 1 March 2010 (UTC)
Well as you all can see I haven't got around to it yet, but might someday Archiesgone ( talk) 22:39, 9 April 2010 (UTC)
The townland called 'Derry' has reappeared again. Where is this place? I know many townlands that start with that word but I don't know if any in the area just called Derry. -- Eamonnca1 ( talk) 00:46, 26 February 2010 (UTC)
Census figure for 2001 is 25,048, population estimate in the infobox says 25,000. We should standardise on a single figure and I was going to say let's go with the census figure. However there's a source [1] that claims 38,000, no citation given at that source. I recommend we go with 25,048 and cite the census as the source. -- Eamonnca1 ( talk) 01:22, 23 March 2010 (UTC)
As pointed out by User:Superfopp, the population of Portadown is calculated here by summing the electoral wards. What is the equivalent set of wards for Lurgan? -- Chuunen Baka ( talk) 11:10, 13 April 2010 (UTC)
I've reverted an edit that claims that Lurgan Rugby Club (who I never heard of until first reading this article) is more prominent than all the GAA clubs in town. This is a subjective claim, the previous wording of the list of sports clubs was fine. As a GAA enthusiast I could quite easily have listed all the GAA clubs first, but to avoid an edit war I decided to put soccer, cricket and cycling ahead of the GAA clubs. Let's not get too hung up on the order we're using here, and let's not put make dubious claims in our edit comments about which sport we think is more prominent. I'd also be interested in hearing on what grounds the title "Association Football" is being used as opposed to the more widely recognised "Soccer". -- Eamonnca1 ( talk) 00:38, 24 March 2010 (UTC)
I would just like to point out that during the eighties, I remember that Davitt Park, GAA ground in Francis st Lurgan was where the County Armagh Ulster Championship and All Ireland home games were played. Now anyone is free to correct me if I'm wrong, but as the debate rages on about rugby apparently being a more famous sport in Lurgan and Gaelic the lesser famous, how come Gaelic games of such prominence were played here? What major national Rugby matches were contested in the 80's or any decade for that matter in Lurgan town? That point aside, I agree with placing the sports alphabetically, it makes better sense. Archiesgone ( talk) 22:50, 9 April 2010 (UTC)
I would also like to comment on the use of the word soccer in Northern Ireland. This word is widely used in amongst Gaelic supporters in order to differientiate between two sports. Gaelic football fans would call Gaelic football, football while they would refer to british football as soccer. Ofcourse I realise this has already been pointed out, but just because only one section of the community use this word it doesn't mean we should say that this expression is regarded as cringeworthy by ALL fans when this is evidently not so. Archiesgone ( talk) 22:44, 15 April 2010 (UTC)
Anyone know how to embed photos from Wikimedia commons? There's a lovely picture here of Lurgan Town Hall that I'd like to drop into the Governance section. -- Eamonnca1 ( talk) 00:15, 15 April 2010 (UTC)
Oh yes I've got some absolutely beautiful old and new professional pictures of Brownlow house from the last book I worked on, I will ask the photographer of the new ones and the owners of the old ones for permission but I'm sure it wouldn't be a problem. Though first I need to lay my hands on a scanner! So it will be a few weeks until I can email them to you. I will have to do it that way because I wouldn't be able to work it out myself! Archiesgone ( talk) 22:40, 15 April 2010 (UTC) Whoops I forgot I can't because I don't have your email, so please if anyone's got the time can you give me some pointers as to how I can post Photos on here? If this isn't possible Eamonn, can I give you my facebook or email address in private chat so that I can successfully upload them for you so you can post whichever photo you feel suits best? Archiesgone ( talk) 22:48, 15 April 2010 (UTC)
Hello does anyone think it would be worth mentioning in the article that Albert Lewis, CS Lewis's father was taught at Lurgan College? It's just I think this piece of literary history is quite interesting and encouraging! —Preceding unsigned comment added by Archiesgone ( talk • contribs) 22:03, 20 April 2010 (UTC)
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What's this?
"They lost the Under-21 semi-final against Castlerahan on 18 November 2006."
Who are we talking about here? -- Eamonnca1 23:31, 20 December 2006 (UTC)
This section seems to have become a battleground for bands trying to plug themselves at the expense of the others. I propose that it be deleted. -- Eamonnca1 17:33, 5 November 2007 (UTC)
How about the following wording to stop this silly edit war: "Died in an explosion of a box of primed grenades prior to the Battle of the Somme." Until someone can cite a source saying that he either dropped a grenade in (implying that he was incompetent) or that he threw himself onto it to save his friends (implying that he was a hero) or both, I suggest we hold off on specifics and stick to NPOV. --16:07, 6 October 2008 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Eamonnca1 ( talk • contribs)
Why aren't the census figures for Lurgan on the article?
The origin of the Lurgan spade phrase comes from an actual spade, a Lurgan spade is a bog cutting tool, long and thin to cut turf into sods. It's got nothing to do with any of the suggestions in the article. You can see examples of the Lurgan spade if you go to the museum at Tannaghmore Gardens. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 82.16.124.133 ( talk) 11:15, 24 August 2009 (UTC)
As kids we were often told that the Lurgan Spades weren't spades at all, it is a reference to the people who were employed to dig Lurgan Lake apparently. Archiesgone ( talk) 22:36, 9 April 2010 (UTC)
This quote is taken from www.lurganpark.com the official website of Lurgan park which is owned by Craigavon Borough Council. - Lurgan Lake Lurgan Lake "This 59-acres man-made lake was dug during the Famine as a means of creating jobs for the local people At the time of its construction the lake was one of the largest hand dug lakes in Ireland. The artificial lake was one of the chief improvements to Lord Brownlow’s demesne, and it was during its construction that the term “Lurgan Spade” came into use. According to residents of the town, the workmen who were digging the lake worked for 1 1/2d to 3d a day, less than ordinary rate of wages. The workers were known as the Spades and due to the unpleasant nature of the work and their meagre rewards they were repudiated to be particularly sombre. As a result anyone who looks downtrodden or forlorn is to this day described as “having a face like a Lurgan spade”.
Ok yes it does say according to residents of the town, but I'm going to see if there are any reports of it from The Library's archive of the Lurgan Mail. I only hope the paper goes back that far! Archiesgone ( talk) 22:35, 15 April 2010 (UTC)
Yesteryearman has added a paragraph about the "Lurgan Museum". I can't find any on-line mention of such a beast. Is it the Craigavon Museum or the Tannaghmore Barn Museum? Anybody got a cite? -- Chuunen Baka ( talk) 17:02, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
<quote>The Lurgan Museum houses one of the largest collections of items relating to Irish History in the North of Ireland. The Museum has many photographs and artefacts connected with Lurgan life over the past 150 years. It houses an extensive collection relating to the periods known as "The Troubles", "Operation Harvest" 1956-62, and "The 1916 Easter Rising". This collection also has a popular section covering the social history of the area. </quote>
Just noticed this: "The town sprang up in a townland (baile fearainn) called Lurgan, from which its name was derived. Since then, it has grown to cover the surrounding townlands, which lend their names to many roads and housing estates." Would you say that Lurgan 'covers' all the surrounding townlands? I'm not so sure about that. For the purpose of the postal service, it is customary (but not required) to use the townland followed by 'Lurgan' in the address, but I wouldn't say that this means that Lurgan 'covers' the other townlands as if they are part of Lurgan. -- Eamonnca1 ( talk) 18:54, 9 February 2010 (UTC)
I noticed there isn't a wiki page on the above mentioned boxer who was born in Castle Lane. Would any of you be interested in starting one up. I would only I'm new to all of this. Cheers! Archiesgone ( talk) 18:56, 25 February 2010 (UTC)
Thankyou I will start tomorrow, I would need help to put a picture of him up though! Archiesgone ( talk) 16:52, 26 February 2010 (UTC) Haven't had a chance to start on Ike's article, need a bit of help too. If someone could manage to put a picture up that would be great Archiesgone ( talk) 18:50, 1 March 2010 (UTC)
Well as you all can see I haven't got around to it yet, but might someday Archiesgone ( talk) 22:39, 9 April 2010 (UTC)
The townland called 'Derry' has reappeared again. Where is this place? I know many townlands that start with that word but I don't know if any in the area just called Derry. -- Eamonnca1 ( talk) 00:46, 26 February 2010 (UTC)
Census figure for 2001 is 25,048, population estimate in the infobox says 25,000. We should standardise on a single figure and I was going to say let's go with the census figure. However there's a source [1] that claims 38,000, no citation given at that source. I recommend we go with 25,048 and cite the census as the source. -- Eamonnca1 ( talk) 01:22, 23 March 2010 (UTC)
As pointed out by User:Superfopp, the population of Portadown is calculated here by summing the electoral wards. What is the equivalent set of wards for Lurgan? -- Chuunen Baka ( talk) 11:10, 13 April 2010 (UTC)
I've reverted an edit that claims that Lurgan Rugby Club (who I never heard of until first reading this article) is more prominent than all the GAA clubs in town. This is a subjective claim, the previous wording of the list of sports clubs was fine. As a GAA enthusiast I could quite easily have listed all the GAA clubs first, but to avoid an edit war I decided to put soccer, cricket and cycling ahead of the GAA clubs. Let's not get too hung up on the order we're using here, and let's not put make dubious claims in our edit comments about which sport we think is more prominent. I'd also be interested in hearing on what grounds the title "Association Football" is being used as opposed to the more widely recognised "Soccer". -- Eamonnca1 ( talk) 00:38, 24 March 2010 (UTC)
I would just like to point out that during the eighties, I remember that Davitt Park, GAA ground in Francis st Lurgan was where the County Armagh Ulster Championship and All Ireland home games were played. Now anyone is free to correct me if I'm wrong, but as the debate rages on about rugby apparently being a more famous sport in Lurgan and Gaelic the lesser famous, how come Gaelic games of such prominence were played here? What major national Rugby matches were contested in the 80's or any decade for that matter in Lurgan town? That point aside, I agree with placing the sports alphabetically, it makes better sense. Archiesgone ( talk) 22:50, 9 April 2010 (UTC)
I would also like to comment on the use of the word soccer in Northern Ireland. This word is widely used in amongst Gaelic supporters in order to differientiate between two sports. Gaelic football fans would call Gaelic football, football while they would refer to british football as soccer. Ofcourse I realise this has already been pointed out, but just because only one section of the community use this word it doesn't mean we should say that this expression is regarded as cringeworthy by ALL fans when this is evidently not so. Archiesgone ( talk) 22:44, 15 April 2010 (UTC)
Anyone know how to embed photos from Wikimedia commons? There's a lovely picture here of Lurgan Town Hall that I'd like to drop into the Governance section. -- Eamonnca1 ( talk) 00:15, 15 April 2010 (UTC)
Oh yes I've got some absolutely beautiful old and new professional pictures of Brownlow house from the last book I worked on, I will ask the photographer of the new ones and the owners of the old ones for permission but I'm sure it wouldn't be a problem. Though first I need to lay my hands on a scanner! So it will be a few weeks until I can email them to you. I will have to do it that way because I wouldn't be able to work it out myself! Archiesgone ( talk) 22:40, 15 April 2010 (UTC) Whoops I forgot I can't because I don't have your email, so please if anyone's got the time can you give me some pointers as to how I can post Photos on here? If this isn't possible Eamonn, can I give you my facebook or email address in private chat so that I can successfully upload them for you so you can post whichever photo you feel suits best? Archiesgone ( talk) 22:48, 15 April 2010 (UTC)
Hello does anyone think it would be worth mentioning in the article that Albert Lewis, CS Lewis's father was taught at Lurgan College? It's just I think this piece of literary history is quite interesting and encouraging! —Preceding unsigned comment added by Archiesgone ( talk • contribs) 22:03, 20 April 2010 (UTC)
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