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Derry, Northern Ireland
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Airport
Derry derives
its name from the Irish, 'Doire Calgach', meaning 'the oak
grove of Calgach', a
pre-Christian warrior whose encampment was nearby.
In
the 10th century the city was known as 'Doire Colmcille'
in honour of St Columba. The name 'Londonderry' celebrates
the city's past links with the City of London. Known today
as 'Derry', the city is the commercial centre of the north
west of Ireland.
The
Siege
of Derry in 1689 lasted 105 days and brought lasting
fame to Londonderry. The city's walls are a major
attraction. Just over a mile in circumference, they
provide a unique view of both the oldest parts of the city
and its modern commercial heart.
There
are a number of fine buildings in the inner city including
St Columba's Cathedral (1633) and the neo-gothic
Guildhall. There are walking, horse-drawn carriage and
open-top bus tours of the inner city and cruises on the
river Foyle. A visit to the Tower Museum is a must.
The Derry
Visitor provides information on accommodation, eating
out and things to see and do, as does the Northern
Ireland Tourist Board's website.
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| Airports |
City
of Derry Airport is
located 7 miles north-east of Londonderry on the
main A2 and handles flights from Dublin, Glasgow
International, Glasgow Prestwick, Liverpool,
London Stanstead and Nottingham East Midlands. |
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Derry's drivers are generally skilled and
courteous and traffic density is moderate to
light, except during rush hours. Drive on the
left. Road rules as for mainland UK. Distances are
in miles. Speed limits: City, 30 mph. Open
road, 60 mph. Motorways and Dual
carriageways, 70 mph.
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| Taxis |
Journeys
from the rank at the City of Derry Airport to the
city centre take about 10 - 15mins and cost approx
£10-£12. |
| Trains |
Translink
(Tel 028 90 66 66 30) operate rail services to and
from Derry.
The
Enterprise train service operates between Belfast
Central and Dublin Connolly stations and connects
to Derry city via the coastal route from Coleraine
on the North Coast. |
| Buses |
Translink
(Tel 028 90 66 66 30) and it's subsidiary Ulsterbus
provide bus services throughout Northern Ireland
and links to major cities and airports in the
Republic of Ireland. Both Ulsterbus and Translink
services from other parts of Northern Ireland
terminate in the city's main bus station at Foyle
Street. For services from the Republic of Ireland
to Derry see Bus
Eireann |
| Carparks |
Derry
has 'pay and display' parking on city centre
streets, in addition to off-street and multi-story
car parks. |
| Currency |
British
Pound (£ Sterling) click for international
exchange rates Many stores, restaurants and
service stations will also take euros. |
| Touring |
Plan
your tour with Google
Maps
Belfast - 72 mi / 116 km (about 1 hour
59 mins)
Enniskillen - 60 mi / 97
km (about 1 hour 58 mins)
Donegal town - 46 mi / 74 km (about 1 hour 23 mins
Giant's Causeway - 45 mi / 73 km
(about 1 hour 30 mins)
Cork - 298 mi / 480 km (about 8
hours 32 mins)
Galway city - 170 mi / 274
km (about 5 hours 8 mins)
Dublin city centre - 145 mi / 233
km (about 4 hours 22 mins) |
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