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DERRY - DOIRE COLUIMCHILLE. COLUMCILLE'S OAK GROVE - In 546 S. Columcille founded the
monastery of Derry - for which and for its oaks he is
represented as having a special affection - and it is in remembrance of its great patron that the
name became Derry - Glencolumkille, Doire Coluimchille, "Columcille's Oak Grove". A more
ancient name is Daire Calgaigh, from Calgach, a legendary possessor, the name meaning "the
oak-wood of Calgach". By the Charter of 1613 it received the name London-derry.
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