Waterside, Derry

Waterside, Derry

The Waterside is an urban neighbourhood on the east side of the River Foyle opposite the "Cityside" of Derry, 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. [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] . This is in contrast to Derry's Cityside where there is a large Catholic and nationalist majority.

Most of the Waterside coucillors 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. [http://cain.ulst.ac.uk/issues/segregat/temple/appndx_1.htm]

Transport

The city's railway station is in this area, and is sometimes referred to as "Waterside station".

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