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Derg Castle

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About this place

Derg Castle, also called Castlederg Castle, is a post-medieval ruined fortification, situated on the north bank of the River Derg, within the town of Castlederg, in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It has given the town its name: 'Castlederg' derives from the Irish Caisleán na Deirge, meaning 'Castle on the Derg'. It is a Scheduled Historic Monument, administered by the Northern Ireland Department for Communities.

Getting There & Parking

Derg Castle is located in County Tyrone, roughly 138 km (2h drive) from Belfast and 223 km (3h 15m) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 116 m away. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Raws Hill (5.4 km away).

Belfast138 km
~2h drive
Dublin223 km
~3h 15m drive
Nearest car park

116 m from landmark

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