Castlederg
Town in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Castlederg (earlier Caslanadergy, from Irish Caisleán na Deirge, meaning 'castle on the Derg')[2] is a town in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It lies on the River Derg and is near the border with County Donegal, Ireland. It stands in the townlands of Castlesessagh and Churchtown,[3] in the historic barony of Omagh West and the civil parish of Urney.[4] The village has a ruined castle and two ancient tombs known as the Druid's Altar and Todd's Den. It had a population of 2,980 people at the 2021 census.[5]
Castlederg
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The Diamond, Castlederg | |
Location within Northern Ireland | |
Population | 2,980 (2021 Census)[1] |
Irish grid reference | H262845 |
• Belfast | 85 miles |
District | |
County | |
Country | Northern Ireland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | CASTLEDERG |
Postcode district | BT81 |
Dialling code | 028 |
Police | Northern Ireland |
Fire | Northern Ireland |
Ambulance | Northern Ireland |
UK Parliament | |
NI Assembly | |
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The village hosts some of the district's key events each year, including the Derg Vintage Rally, Dergfest music festival, Red River Festival and the traditional Apple Fair.
Castlederg was a traveller's stop along the ancient pilgrimage route to Station Island on Lough Derg. The town boasts ancient ruins and monastic settlements.