Lenaderg is a small village and townland of 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. As of the 2001 census, it had a population of 261 people.NI Neighbourhood Information System 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".Placenames Database of Ireland However, the townland was historically called Laraderick and Laraghderick, which is believed to be derived from Láithreach Deirce.
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.
See also List of towns and villages in Northern Ireland List of townlands in County Down
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