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Derry city,
Ireland
(Londonderry)
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Londonderry Airport
Cannon guard Derry's famous walls
River Foyle, Derry
Traditional Irish musicians
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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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Car Hire
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Londonderry are available from City of Derry Airport at
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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Carparks |
Derry has 'pay and
display' parking on city centre streets, in addition to
off-street and multi-story car parks. |
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Currency |
British Pound (£ Sterling)
click for
international exchange rates Many stores,
restaurants and service stations will also take euros. |
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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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