The count city of [[County Derry]], one of the six counties of [[Northern Ireland]].
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'''Derry''' is one of six counties in [[Northern Ireland]]. The count city is [[Count Derry]].
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Derry is reputed to have been founded by [[St Columba]] in 546. The town was named Derry (from the [[Gaelic]] 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.
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Derry is reputed to have been founded by [[St. Columba]] in 546. The town was named Derry (from the [[Gaelic]] 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.