of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council. It had a population of 17,400 in the 2021 census.

The town's main street is very unusual, rising to a steep hill before levelling out. In 1834 an underpass was built as horses with heavy loads would faint before reaching the top of the hill. It was built by William Dargan and is officially named 'Downshire Bridge', though it is