Castlederg
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
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Key facts
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19 sectionsContents
- 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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