Waterside, Derry
Coordinates: 54°59′56″N 7°18′11″W / 54.999°N 7.303°W The Waterside is an urban neighbourhood on the east side of the River Foyle opposite the Cityside of Derry, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. Traditionally, the Waterside ends at the Caw roundabout near the Foyle Bridge. Areas such as Strathfoyle, Eglinton and Limavady are not part of the Waterside.
Historically, the majority of the local population was Protestant, but the demographics now suggest that the religions are approximately equal. [1] This is in contrast to Derry's Cityside where there is a large Catholic and nationalist majority.
Most of the Waterside councillors on Derry City Council are unionists and generally identify with the name Londonderry.
As a result of the Troubles, the Waterside's Protestant population has increased, probably caused by migration from the west side of the river.[2]
[edit] Transport
The city's railway station is in this area, and is sometimes referred to as Waterside station.
[edit] Sport
Professional darts player Daryl Gurney is from the Waterside.
[edit] References
- ^ According to the raw 2001 Census figures, there are 3.4% more Catholics than Protestants, though the results suggest that there are 1.2% people from a Protestant background than a Catholic background http://cain.ulst.ac.uk/issues/population/popchangederry05.pdf
- ^ "CAIN: Issues: Segregation - Templegrove Action Research Limited: Life in 2 enclave areas - Appendix 1". cain.ulst.ac.uk. http://cain.ulst.ac.uk/issues/segregat/temple/appndx_1.htm. Retrieved 2010-01-11.
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