Clady, County Londonderry facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Clady
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 Clady
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| Population | 562 (2011 Census) |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BALLYMENA |
| Postcode district | BT44 |
| Police | Northern Ireland |
| Fire | Northern Ireland |
| Ambulance | Northern Ireland |
| EU Parliament | Northern Ireland |
Clady (Irish: Clóidigh) is a small village located in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. In the 2011 Census, 562 people lived here. Clady is part of the Mid-Ulster District area. The village gets its name from the Clady River, which flows nearby.
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Schools in Clady
Clady has two schools for young people.
- St. Mary's is the local primary school.
- St Conor's College is the secondary school. It used to be called St Mary’s before it joined with St Paul’s in Kilrea.
The Clady River and Its Bridges
The Clady River is very important to the village, even giving Clady its name. This river begins near Culnady. Here, two smaller rivers, the Grillagh River and the Knockoneil River, meet at a spot called the Joinings Pool.
The river then flows under the Eden Bridge, which was built in 1959. A long time ago, in the mid-20th century, the river was made narrower and deeper. This work helped to control large floods coming from the hills and from a nearby factory.
As the river continues, it passes the Waterwall. This is where the Clady And District Angling Club is located. This club, started in 1962, is one of the older fishing clubs in the area. It looks after fishing in the Clady, Grillagh, and Knockoneil rivers.
The Clady River then flows through Inishrush under the well-known Footstick Bridge. It goes through wild areas with natural rocks and small waterfalls. It also flows over a weir that was built for Lagans Mill in Clady.
The oldest and largest bridge on the river is Clady Bridge, built around the 1700s. After passing the old mill, the river flows out of a wooded area. It then goes under the Glenone Bridge. This old Victorian stone bridge was built around the 1800s. It carries the main road between Clady and Kilrea. The Clady River soon finishes its journey, flowing into the larger Lower Bann River.
Sports in Clady
- Greenlough GAC is the local Gaelic Athletic Association club. This club plays traditional Irish sports like Gaelic football and hurling.
Who Lives in Clady?
According to the 2011 Census, 562 people lived in Clady.
- About 23 out of every 100 people were under 16 years old.
- About 12 out of every 100 people were 65 years old or older.
- Slightly more than half of the people (52%) were male, and 48% were female.
- Most people (95.4%) said they were from a Catholic background.
- A smaller number (3.9%) said they were from a Protestant background.
See also
In Spanish: Clady para niños
