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Line 1: − '''Derry''' is one of six counties in [[Northern Ireland]], and also the name of the main city in the county. Both county and city are also known as [[Londonderry]].+ − − Derry is reputed to have been founded by [[St. Columba]] in 546. The town was named Derry (from the [[Irish]] for "oak grove"). In 1613 the area was awarded to the city of [[London]] and renamed Londonderry. In 1689 it was beseiged by [[James II]] for 105 days before being relieved. − − Today the name is a source of controversy, with (roughly) Protestants/Unionists using the name ''Londonderry'' and Catholics/Republicans calling it ''Derry''. As a compromise, the name is often written as ''Derry/Londonderry'' ("Derry-stroke-Londonderry"), giving rise to the nickname ''Stroke City''. − − ==Sport== − [[Derry City]] AFC − − ==See also== − [[Londonderry]] − − [[Category:Northern Ireland]]
Redirecting to Derry/Londonderry
#REDIRECT [[Derry/Londonderry]]