Glenavy is a village located in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The village lies on the Glenavy river a tributary river of Lough Neagh, the largest freshwater lake in Northern Ireland. Glenavy river enters the Lough opposite Ram's Island, the largest island on the Lough.

Glenavy has a strong historical tradition and has produced many notable citizens ranging from Prime Ministers to poets. St. Patrick, the Patron Saint of Ireland, is said to have founded a church in Glenavy. You can read the book Glenavy - The Church of the Dwarf by Rev. Patrick J. Kavenagh online. Nearby Crew Hill was once the place where the ancient kings of Ulidia or Eastern Ulster were crowned.

Glenavy has a primary school, GP surgeries, petrol station, numerous shops and a bar and resturant. There are a number of community facilities, mostly provided by local churches and the cross-community Glenaidan Youth Club.

St Joseph's GAC provides gaelic football teams at a range of levels along with hurling and camogue teams. Both local football teams, Crewe United and Glenavy F.C. play in the Mid-Ulster League.

The Glenavy and District Conservation and Angling Club is very active in restoring, maintaining and developing a valuable local resource, the Glenavy River.

Read about the various clubs and societies in Glenavy in our Summer 2010 newsletter.