Visit Castlederg Places

Welcome to Visit Castlederg Places
The Walkfo guide to things to do & explore in Castlederg

  

Castlederg Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Castlederg

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Castlederg history

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Early history

Historically the area around Castlederg was a site of contestation between the territories of Owen (later Tír Eoghain) and Connail. This rivalry continued until the 16th century when they combined in the defence of Ulster against the encroaching Elizabethan armies.

The Troubles

During the Troubles, 25 people were killed in and around Castlederg. The Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) killed 11 members of the Ulster Defence Regiment and Royal Ulster Constabulary. Four IRA members were also killed when their bombs exploded prematurely.

You can visit Castlederg places with Walkfo Castlederg to hear history at Castlederg’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Castlederg has 8 places to visit in our interactive Castlederg map, with amazing history, culture & travel facts you can explore the same way you would at a museum or art gallery with information audio headset. With Walkfo, you can travel by foot, bike or bus throughout Castlederg, being in the moment, without digital distraction or limits to a specific walking route. Our historic audio walks, National Trust interactive audio experiences, digital tour guides for English Heritage locations are available at Castlederg places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Castlederg & the surrounding areas.

“Curated content for millions of locations across the UK, with 8 audio facts unique to Castlederg places in an interactive Castlederg map you can explore.”

Walkfo: Visit Castlederg Places Map
8 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Walkfo Castlederg tourism map key: places to see & visit like National Trust sites, Blue Plaques, English Heritage locations & top tourist destinations in Castlederg

  

Best Castlederg places to visit

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Castlederg has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Castlederg’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Castlederg’s information audio spots:

Castlederg and Victoria Bridge Tramway The Castlederg and Victoria Bridge Tramway was a 3 ft (914 mm) narrow gauge railway operating in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It opened in 1883 and closed in 1933.

Castlederg St Eugene’s GAC Castlederg St Eugene’s (Irish: Caisleán na Deirge Naoimh Eoghain) is a Gaelic Athletic Association club. The club concentrates on Gaelic football in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland.

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Visit Castlederg plaques