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The '''Waterside''' generally refers to the part of |
The '''Waterside''' generally refers to the part of Londonderry on the east bank of the [[River Foyle]]. Traditionally, the Waterside ends at the Caw roundabout near the [[Foyle Bridge]]. Areas such as [[Eglinton, County Londonderry|Eglinton]] and [[Limavady]] are not part of the Waterside. |
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The Waterside is a mainly [[Protestantism in Ireland|Protestant]] and [[Unionism in Ireland|unionist]] area, while the rest of |
The Waterside is a mainly [[Protestantism in Ireland|Protestant]] and [[Unionism in Ireland|unionist]] area, while the rest of Londonderry has been mainly [[Irish Catholic]] and [[Irish nationalism|nationalist]]. During [[the Troubles]], the Waterside's Protestant population grew, likely as a result of Protestants moving there from the west side of the river.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://cain.ulst.ac.uk/issues/segregat/temple/appndx_1.htm |title=CAIN: Issues: Segregation - Templegrove Action Research Limited: Life in 2 enclave areas - Appendix 1 |publisher=cain.ulst.ac.uk |accessdate=2010-01-11 }}</ref> |
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The Waterside generally refers to the part of Londonderry on the east bank of the River Foyle. Traditionally, the Waterside ends at the Caw roundabout near the Foyle Bridge. Areas such as Eglinton and Limavady are not part of the Waterside.
The Waterside is a mainly Protestant and unionist area, while the rest of Londonderry has been mainly Irish Catholic and nationalist. During the Troubles, the Waterside's Protestant population grew, likely as a result of Protestants moving there from the west side of the river.[1]
Transport
The city's railway station is in this area, and is sometimes called Waterside station, though it is officially Londonderry Railway Station.
Notable people
Professional darts player Daryl Gurney is from the Waterside.
References
- ^ "CAIN: Issues: Segregation - Templegrove Action Research Limited: Life in 2 enclave areas - Appendix 1". cain.ulst.ac.uk. Retrieved 2010-01-11.
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