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Also known as Castlederg, County Tyrone, Castlederg, Northern Ireland, Caisleán na Deirge

Castlederg (earlier Caslanadergy, ) 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, in the historic barony of Omagh West and the civil parish of Urney. The town 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.

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Place details

Locality
Castlederg
Region
Northern Ireland / Tuaisceart Éireann
Country
United Kingdom
Population
2,822
Timezone
Europe/London

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Key facts

UK place.official_name
Castlederg
UK place.irish_name
Caisleán na Deirge
UK place.static_image_name
Castlederg Town Centre - geograph.org.uk - 371674.jpg
UK place.static_image_caption
The Diamond, Castlederg
UK place.map_type
Northern Ireland
UK place.belfast_distance
85 miles
UK place.population
2,980
UK place.population_ref
(2021 census)
UK place.irish_grid_reference
H262845
UK place.unitary_northern_ireland
Derry City and Strabane
UK place.country
Northern Ireland
UK place.post_town
CASTLEDERG
UK place.postcode_area
BT
UK place.postcode_district
BT81
UK place.dial_code
028
UK place.constituency_westminster
West Tyrone
UK place.constituency_ni_assembly
West Tyrone
UK place.lieutenancy_northern_ireland
County Tyrone

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Population
2980
Image
Castlederg Town Centre - geograph.org.uk - 371674.jpg
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Commons category
Castlederg
postal code
BT81
native label
Caisleán na Deirge
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19 sections
Contents
  • History
  • Early history
  • The Troubles
  • Transport
  • Demography
  • 19th century population
  • 2011 census
  • 2021 census
  • Climate
  • 2010 and 2021 temperature records
  • Governance
  • Derg
  • Education
  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Sport
  • Notable people
  • References
  • External links

Castlederg (earlier Caslanadergy, ) 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, in the historic barony of Omagh West and the civil parish of Urney. The town 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.

The town 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.

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