Castlederg
Castlederg is a town in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It lies on the River Derg and is near the border with County Donegal. It stands in the townlands of Castlesessagh as well as Churchtown, in the historical barony of Omagh West and the civil church of Urney. The village has a destroyed castle and two ancient burial places called the Druid's Altar and also Todd's Den. It had actually an estimated population of 2,935 people in 2008. The village holds a few of the district's vital events annually, including the Derg Vintage Rally, Dergfest musical celebration, Derg Soapbox Derby, Red River Festival as well as the traditional Apple Fair which sees the apple farmers of County Armagh see to offer their merchandises. Commonly, Castlederg was a traveller's stop along the old pilgrimage course to Station Island on Lough Derg. The community boasts ancient damages and also reclusive settlements.
