Creggan, Housing estate in Derry, Northern Ireland
Creggan is a housing estate in Derry situated on elevated ground across the townlands of Ballymagowan and Edenballymore. The residential area includes primary schools and recreational facilities that serve the local community.
The area became a restricted zone for British security forces in 1972 following rising tensions and the introduction of internment without trial. This period fundamentally shaped the relationship between residents and authorities.
Local residents maintain strong community bonds through neighborhood events and activities at the Bishop's Field sports facilities and Creggan Country Park.
The estate has several primary schools including Holy Child and St John's available for children in the area. Additional recreational spaces like Bishop's Field and Creggan Country Park offer outdoor activities for residents.
A former water reservoir has been transformed into a country park with fishing facilities offering recreational space for residents. This conversion demonstrates how older infrastructure serves new purposes for the community.
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