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'''Crumlin''' ({{lang-ga|Cromghlinn}}, ''crooked glen'') is a [[town]] in [[County Antrim]], [[Northern Ireland]], situated near [[Lough Neagh]] 20 miles west of [[Belfast]] city centre. It is at the head of a wooded glen on the Camlin River. It had a population of 4,259 people in the [[United Kingdom Census 2001|2001 Census]]. [[Belfast International Airport]] is situated just north of the town. There is also an asbestos dump nearby on the Crosshill Road just outside Crumlin Owned by Eastwoods. it has 3 homosexual bars and sloely revolves around the moon. |
'''Crumlin''' ({{lang-ga|Cromghlinn}}, ''crooked glen'') is a [[town]] in [[County Antrim]], [[Northern Ireland]], situated near [[Lough Neagh]] 20 miles west of [[Belfast]] city centre. It is at the head of a wooded glen on the Camlin River. It had a population of 4,259 people in the [[United Kingdom Census 2001|2001 Census]]. [[Belfast International Airport]] is situated just north of the town. There is also an asbestos dump nearby on the Crosshill Road just outside Crumlin Owned by Eastwoods. it has 3 homosexual bars and sloely revolves around the moon.which is made of cheese |
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A stone clock tower, built in 1897 as a memorial to a member of the Pakenham family who were landlords in the area, stands at the top of the village near the railway station. The town’s old linen mill built in 1809 now houses antique shops. The [[Presbyterianism|Presbyterian]] Church is a striking building on the village main street. |
A stone clock tower, built in 1897 as a memorial to a member of the Pakenham family who were landlords in the area, stands at the top of the village near the railway station. The town’s old linen mill built in 1809 now houses antique shops. The [[Presbyterianism|Presbyterian]] Church is a striking building on the village main street. |
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| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | ANTRIM |
| Postcode district | BT29 |
| Dialling code | 028 |
| Police | Northern Ireland |
| Fire | Northern Ireland |
| Ambulance | Northern Ireland |
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Crumlin (Irish: Cromghlinn, crooked glen) is a town in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, situated near Lough Neagh 20 miles west of Belfast city centre. It is at the head of a wooded glen on the Camlin River. It had a population of 4,259 people in the 2001 Census. Belfast International Airport is situated just north of the town. There is also an asbestos dump nearby on the Crosshill Road just outside Crumlin Owned by Eastwoods. it has 3 homosexual bars and sloely revolves around the moon.which is made of cheese
A stone clock tower, built in 1897 as a memorial to a member of the Pakenham family who were landlords in the area, stands at the top of the village near the railway station. The town’s old linen mill built in 1809 now houses antique shops. The Presbyterian Church is a striking building on the village main street.
Similarly, St. James' Aldergrove, the local Gaelic team, has a quite unique pitch and clubrooms [citation needed].
There are many new developments going on in Crumlin, with plans for a new Tesco store opening at the old farmers market. Crumlin now has many dinning places such as 3 fish and chip shops, a cafe and 3 chinese takeaways.
In recent years, a growing Irish speaking community is evolving in the area and Crumlin now caters for both pre-school and primary school education through the medium of Irish. Naíscoil and Gaelscoil Ghleann Darach Gaelscoil Ghleann Darach now have over 50 children attending the Irish medium only school with 9 members of staff. The Gaelscoil is recognised by the Dept of Education.
Cumann Gaeilge, Irish Language, Sport & Cultural Society
A voluntary group, Cumann Gaeilge Cumann Gaeilge encourages and supports the promotion of the Irish Language. The local society help organise fund-raisers for the local schools and clubs & organise Irish Language classes for beginners, Céilí, Bi-lingual pub quiz and other events in the area.
2001 Census
Crumlin is classified as an intermediate settlement by the NI Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) (i.e., with population between 2,250 and 4,500 people). On Census day (29 April 2001) there were 4,259 people living in Crumlin. Of these:
- 28.3% were aged under 16 and 11.3% were aged 60 and over
- 49.3% of the population were male and 50.7% were female
- 75.4% were from a Catholic background and 23.3% were from a Protestant background
- 3.4% of people aged 16-74 were unemployed.
For more details see: NI Neighbourhood Information Service
Education
- Crumlin Integrated College
- St. Joseph's Primary School
- Crumlin Primary School
- Gaelscoil Ghleann Darach
- Naíscoil Ghleann Darach
Transport
Crumlin railway station opened on 13 November 1871.[1]