Corbet, Banbridge, BT32 5LD

Banbridge is a town in County Down, Northern Ireland, situated on the River Bann and the A1 road. It was named after a bridge built over the Bann in 1712 and began as a coaching stop on the road from Belfast to Dublin. The town thrived from Irish linen manufacturing and was home to the headquarters of the former Banbridge District Council. Following local government reform in 2015, Banbridge became part of the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council. According to the 2021 census, the population was 17,400. The town lies in the civil parish of Seapatrick and the historic barony of Iveagh Upper, Upper Half, giving it a distinct local identity within County Down.