Castlederg

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Population2,980 (2021 census)[1]
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• Belfast85 miles
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Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townCASTLEDERG
Postcode districtBT81
Dialling code028
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PoliceNorthern Ireland
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Castlederg (earlier Caslanadergy, from Irish Script error: No such module "Lang"., 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 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.[5]

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.

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.

History

Early history

Historically the area around the town was a site of contestation between the territories of Cenél nEógain (later Tír Eoghain) and Connail (later Tír Chonaill – mostly modern County Donegal). This rivalry between the two powers continued until the 16th century when they combined in the defence of Ulster against the encroaching Elizabethan armies. The Castlederg area, lying within the new barony of Omagh, was granted to the English Attorney-General for Ireland, Sir John Davies. Two castles were constructed on his proportion, Castle Curlews (Kirlish Castle) outside Drumquin and Derg Castle, the ruins of which can be seen today on the northern bank of the River Derg at Castlederg.[6] A bronze-age cauldron was found at Castlederg and is now held in the national museum of Ireland[7]

The Troubles

During the Troubles, 25 people were killed in and around Castlederg (including Killeter and Killen)[8] and there were many bombings in the village. The Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) killed 11 members of the Ulster Defence Regiment and Royal Ulster Constabulary, four fellow IRA members whom it accused of being informers, and three Ulster Protestant civilians.[8] Four IRA members were also killed when their bombs exploded prematurely. Ulster loyalist paramilitaries killed three Catholic civilians.[8]

Transport

The narrow-gauge Castlederg and Victoria Bridge Tramway was built in 1883, to link the village with the Great Northern Railway (Ireland) at Victoria Bridge. Castlederg railway station opened on 4 July 1884, but was finally closed on 17 April 1933.[9]

Demography

19th century population

The population of the village increased during the 19th century:[3][10]

Year 1841 1851 1861 1871 1881 1891
Population 476 596 637 703 756 796
Horses 81 102 106 119 137 155

2011 census

Castlederg is classified as an intermediate settlement by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) (i.e. with a population between 2,500 and 4,999 people).[11] On census day in 2011 (27 March 2011), the usually resident population of Castlederg Settlement was 2,976, accounting for 0.16% of the NI total.[12] Of these:

  • 19.72% were under 16 years old and 16.97% were aged 65 and above.
  • 48.42% of the population were male and 51.58% were female.
  • 55.36% were from a Catholic community background and 40.22% were from a 'Protestant and Other Christian (including Christian related)' community background.
  • 36.56% indicated that they had a British national identity, 34.54% had an Irish national identity, and 30.51% had a Northern Irish national identity.

2021 census

On census day in 2021 (21 March 2021), the usually resident population of Castlederg Settlement was 2,980.[5] Of these:

  • 20.20% were aged under 16, 60.64% were aged between 16 and 65, and 19.16% were aged 66 and over.[13]
  • 52.75% of the population were female and 47.25% were male.[14]
  • 57.25% belong to or were brought up Catholic, 38.19% belong to or were brought up Protestant (including other Christian denominations), 0.94% belonged to or were brought up in an 'other' religion, and 3.62% did not adhere to or had no religion.[15]
  • 39.83% indicated they had an Irish national identity,[16] 33.96% indicated they had a British national identity,[17] 32.38% indicated they had a Northern Irish national identity,[18] and 4.46% indicated they had an 'other' national identity.[19] (respondents could indicate more than one national identity)
  • 13.36% had some knowledge of Irish (Gaeilge) and 10% had some knowledge of Ulster Scots.[20][21]

Climate

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2010 and 2021 temperature records

Castlederg recorded Northern Ireland's lowest-ever recorded temperature of −18.7 °C (−1.7 °F) on the morning of 23 December 2010.[24] The town recorded Northern Ireland's highest-ever recorded temperature of 31.3 °C (88.3 °F) on 21 July 2021. On 22 July, Armagh reported 31.4 °C (88.5 °F) which has since been rejected by the UK Met Office, meaning Castlederg holds both the highest and lowest temperature records in Northern Ireland. Prior to the 21st and 22nd, the record was also broken on 17 July 2021 with a value of 31.2 °C (88.2 °F) at Ballywatticock.[25][26]

Governance

The town is one of the electoral wards in the Derg district electoral area of Derry City and Strabane District Council. The other wards are Finn, Glenderg, Newtownstewart and Sion Mills.[27] Below are the results of the 2019 Derry City and Strabane District Council election

Derg

2014: 3 x Sinn Féin, 1 x DUP, 1 x UUP
2019: 2 x Sinn Féin, 1 x DUP, 1 x UUP, 1 x SDLP
2014-2019 change: SDLP gain one seat from Sinn Féin

Derg – 5 seats
Party Candidate FPv% Count
1 2 3 4 5
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Script error: No such module "political party". Derek Hussey* 15.83 1,267 1,279 1,418
Script error: No such module "political party". Ruairí McHugh* 13.57 1,086 1,089 1,089 1,089 1,579
Script error: No such module "political party". Cara Hunter 12.89 1,032 1,092 1,094 1,194 1,287
Script error: No such module "political party". Kieran McGuire* 13.43 1,075 1,081 1,081 1,081 1,232
Script error: No such module "political party". Andy Patton 9.18 735 784 791 922 981
Script error: No such module "political party". Maolíosa McHugh* 9.97 798 806 807 808
Script error: No such module "political party". Thomas Kerrigan 9.63 771 773
Script error: No such module "political party". Anne Murray 1.87 150
Electorate: 12,996   Valid: 8,004   Spoilt: 116   Quota: 1,335   Turnout: 62.48%  

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Education

The remains of Castlederg Castle

Primary

  • Edwards Primary School – established 1938[28]
  • Erganagh Primary school – closed
  • Gaelscoil na Deirge[29]
  • Killen Primary School – established 1935[30]
  • Saint Patrick's Primary School – established in 1973[31]

Secondary

  • Castlederg High School – established 1958[32]
  • St Eugene's High School – 1961 to 2013

Sport

Association football soccer clubs in the area include Dergview F.C. (playing in the NIFL Premier Intermediate League), Castlederg United (Fermanagh & Western Division 2) and St Patricks (Fermanagh & Western Division 3).

The local Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) club, Castlederg St. Eugene's, is primarily a Gaelic football club.[citation needed]

Notable people

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References

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