Waringstown

Waringstown is a village in County Down, southeast of Lurgan. It lies within the parish of Donaghcloney, and in the barony of Iveagh Lower, Lower Half. In the 2001 Census it had a population of 2,523 people. Over the years, the village has been bestowed numerous awards, including "Best Kept Small Town" for its floral displays and pleasant appearance.HistoryThe weaving village of Waringstown developed under the auspices of William Waring and his descendants. Waring's son, Samuel, brought Flemish weavers to the village, building Huguenot style cottages for them, some of which survive today. In the past, the village was renowned for its handloom damask weaving. The industrial focus was at the southern end of the town, where brewing, linen-weaving, and cambric and clothing manufacture were formerly carried out and where some substantial 18th century and 19th century industrial buildings still exist.The Troubles1990 20 December 1990 - Wilfred Wethers, A Protestant off duty Royal Ulster Constabulary officer, was shot and killed by an Irish Republican Army sniper while driving his car, Waringstown, County Down. -Alexandra Willis