Upperlands and Swatragh

Question 1

Upperlands

Answer 1

• 550 people
• Accessible rural - 45mins to London-derry, 55mins to Belfast
• Centre of linen industry in early 19th century - mill bildings, worker cottages
• 4.7% unemployment - NI average 2.7%

Question 2

Issues in Upperlands

Answer 2

• Lack of amenites - 1 primary school, 1 small shop
• Transport - 1 bus leaves 3 times a day
• Sectarian conflict - unionist Troubles memorial, ‘mixed’ families attacked in 2022
• Seasonal tourism
• No secondary school/higher education - students have to travel
• Many houses lacking connection to grid - coal, fuel bought in
• Declining community groups - flute band disbanded

Question 3

Swatragh

Answer 3

• 414 population
• 90% Catholic
• 0.01% - more local employment in agriculture/services
• Gaelic Athletic Association - more sense of community