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Creggan South

Ward in Derry City and Strabane, Northern Ireland

Coordinates:54.992, -7.344
Dialling code: 02871 (Londonderry)
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Creggan South sits on the west bank of the River Foyle within the Derry City and Strabane area, forming part of the wider Creggan estate that lies close to Derry city centre. It is primarily a large post‑war housing neighbourhood whose layout of terraces and tower blocks makes it one of the most recognisable residential areas in the city.

The ward has a strong community identity shaped by the history of the Troubles, visible in local murals and memorials, and by a lively tradition of community arts, GAA clubs and youth organisations. Economically it has faced high levels of deprivation and unemployment, but there have been sustained regeneration and grassroots projects aimed at improving housing, training and cultural facilities, so the area today is a mix of ongoing social challenges and active local resilience.

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Transport links

  • City of Derry Airport 8 miles12.9 km
  • Belfast International Airport 50.5 miles81.3 km
  • Londonderry Railway Station 1.2 miles1.9 km
  • Limavady Junction 14.5 miles23.3 km

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Schools in Creggan South

  • St Cecilia's College Secondary
  • St John's Primary School Primary

Local points of interest

  • Heritage tower museum Museum 0.7 miles1.2 km
  • Museum of free derry Museum 0.8 miles1.3 km
  • Walker's Monument and the Apprentice Boy's Memorial Hall Historic site 0.8 miles1.3 km
  • Shipquay Street Historic site 0.9 miles1.4 km
  • Magee College Derry Historic site 1.3 miles2.1 km
  • Prehen Estate 1.8 miles2.9 km
  • Belmont Estate 2 miles3.2 km
  • Ashbrook Estate 3.5 miles5.7 km
  • Glenkeen House Estate 4.7 miles7.6 km
  • Willsborough Estate 6.4 miles10.3 km
  • The Oaks Estate 6.5 miles10.4 km
  • Foyle Park Estate 6.6 miles10.6 km