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History of DerrySituated on the banks of the scenic Foyle estuary, 115km from Belfast, Derry is the second largest city in Northern Ireland, with a population of over 106,000 people spread on both sides of the River Foyle. Its convenience to County Donegal in the Republic of Ireland, and to the Antrim Coast, makes it an ideal base for the tourist. Derry has a lot to offer the visitor who wishes not only to explore its rich historical background but to enjoy all the amenities of a modern city.

Derry derives its name from the Irish Doire Calgach meaning the Oak Grove of Calgach. Calgach was a pagan warrior who had his camp on the ‘island’ of Derry in pre-Christian times.

The name survived and the town grew until the 10th century when it became known as Doire Colm-cille in honour of St Columb. Over the following centuries, this name became anglicised to Derrie, or Derry.

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A chronicle of the major events which occurred in Derry down the years would include:

546 St Columb founded his first monastery on the site of the present-day Long Tower Church. It was known as the Dubh Regles ie the Black Church. 1164 Flahertach O’Brolchain, the first bishop of Derry, built the city’s first cathedral – the Teampall Mór – near St Columb’s original monastery site.1566 The first defensive fortifications of Derry were built by the English near the site of the present City Walls. 1567 The Teampall Mór was destroyed by fire.1600 Sir Henry Docwra occupied Derry for Queen Elizabeth I.1608 Cahir O’Doherty, Irish Chieftain, sacked Derry in a rising against the English who had seized Irish land for their Plantation plans. 1613 The city’s second Charter of Incorporation changed its name to Londonderry. 1614-19 Derry’s famous Walls were built under the guidance of the London-based The Honourable The Irish Society. 1628-33 St Columb’s Cathedral was erected. 1641 Derry survived its first siege. 1689 The Great Siege took place. Supporters of William of Orange defended Derry for 105 days against the forces of King James II in the city’s third siege in fifty years.1768 Bishop Hervey rebuilt St Columb’s Cathedral.

1830-50 Shipbuilding became established in Derry as a major industry.1845-49 Irish famine leads to expansion of emigration from Derry port.1855 Derry to Belfast railway opened.1922 The New York News, the last ship ever to be built in Derry, was launched.1942 US Naval Base opened in Derry and became a major supply depot for Allied shipping during the Battle of the Atlantic in WWII.1945 Surrender of German U-Boat fleet at Lisahally at end of WWII.

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1968 On 5 October, a Civil Rights march was met with violence in Duke Street in the Waterside, bringing the struggle for Civil Rights in Northern Ireland onto the world stage.1969 After three days of rioting, known as the ‘Battle of the Bogside’, British soldiers reappeared on the streets of Northern Ireland on 14 August.1972 Thirteen unarmed civilians were shot dead and fifteen more wounded by British soldiers on Bloody Sunday. One of those wounded died shortly after.1973 Walker’s Pillar on Derry’s Walls is blown up.1977 US Naval Base at Clooney closed down.1984 Foyle Bridge was officially opened.1989 150th anniversary of Austins Department Store.1990 Rossville Street high flats were demolished.1995 City of Derry airport terminal opened.2001 Millennium Forum opened.2003 Tillie & Henderson Shirt Factory (known locally as “Tillies”) was demolished after 147 years, symbolising the end of the city’s shirting industry.2007 Creggan Estate celebrated its 60th anniversary.2008 Several historic 17th-century cannon were restored and mounted on the City Walls again.2010 Saville Inquiry into Bloody Sunday announces findings, dead and wounded confirmed as innocent victims.2010 Derry named inaugural City of Culture 2013.2011 The city’s new Peace Bridge is completed.2012 Ebrington Barracks site (below) renovated and launched.2012 The Torch for the London Olympics passes through the city.

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Emigration via Derry began in the 18th century and was one of the reasons for the growth of the city as a major port over the following years. In the 19th century, two major industries commenced in Derry, shipbuilding and shirt manufacturing. Along with the distilling and bacon-curing industries, these confirmed the importance of Derry as a trading port worldwide.

After World War I, the shipyard closed, the distilling industry declined and the border with southern Ireland was created which cut Derry off from part of its natural hinterland. During the Second World War, Derry was one of the major naval bases used by the Allied troops in the Battle of the Atlantic.

The post-war years were stark in the city with a period of economic uncertainty and mass unemployment which led to political and social upheaval, and ultimately to the outbreak of the Troubles in 1969.

Derry did not escape the civil unrest which overtook Northern Ireland for almost 30 years. Many tragic events occurred in that time and the city’s infrastructure and buildings were greatly affected. However, the local council and the people themselves worked tirelessly to retain their spirit and rebuild their city. It is a testament to their strength of character and visionary approach that Derry today is the vibrant cultural and economic capital of the North West and was named inaugural City of Culture 2013.

THEHONOURABLETHEIRISHSOCIETYThe Honourable The Irish Society was formed by a group of London Guilds, at the insistence of the Crown, to oversee the Plantation and fortifica-tion of Derry. Its official title, bestowed by a Royal Charter of King James I in 1613, is The Society of the Governor and Assistant, London, of the New Plantation in Ulster within the Realm of Ireland. The Society not only achieved these objectives but went on to become a major influence in the growth and development of Derry over the centuries. Today, the Society is based in Coleraine and its role is one of a purely civic and social nature. Its powers of control and supervision have been taken over by the various statutory bodies, although it does retain ownership of Derry’s Walls.

Derry’s Walls

ORIGINSAmong the many historic monuments in Derry, the massive City Walls on the west bank of the River Foyle are the most striking and memorable. Built between 1614 and 1619, the original Walls are almost perfectly preserved today, making Derry one of the finest examples of a walled city in Europe. Using earth, lime and local stone (some from ruined medieval monastery buildings), Peter Benson from London skillfully constructed the thick defensive ramparts and angular artillery bastions, following closely the design of Sir Edward Doddington of Dungiven.

The entire cost of the building was met by the Irish Society comprising London businessmen who were responsible for the Plantation of Derry. It was their duty, under a Royal Charter of King James I, to build and maintain the Derry Walls to help con-trol the local Irish rebels. In return they were given large parcels of land in the region for themselves. Despite sieges in 1641, 1649 and the Great Siege of 1689, Derry’s Walls were never breached – proof indeed of their careful planning and excellent construc-tion, and reason for the title ‘The Maiden City’.

Originally there were only four entrances (Gates) into the walled city ie Bishop’s Gate, Shipquay Gate, Ferryquay Gate and Butcher’s Gate. These were arranged in a cross pattern with the Diamond at its centre. Drawbridges and portcullises were used to protect some of the Gates when under attack. Later were added New Gate (1789), Castle Gate (1803) and Magazine Gate (1865). The original Gates were themselves rebuilt in the 18th and 19th centuries.

The Walls have an almost unbroken 1.5km circuit and are approximately 5.5m wide in most places.

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TOURINGTHEWALLSGuided tours of the famous Walls are now available from local tour guides such as www.bluebadgeguide.com or through Derry Visitor & Convention Bureau. T: 7126 7284; www.derryvisitor.com.

NORTHEASTWALLAt the northeastern corner of the Walls once stood Coward’s Bastion,

so named, it seems, because some of the defenders gathered here during the Great Siege due to its distance from the heavy fighting. It was removed in the early 19th century.

Also at this point is Magazine Gate. Between it and Shipquay Gate the visitor can see several newly refurbished cannons over-looking the Guildhall which were originally presented to the city by various London Guilds. On the outside of this raised section of the Walls is a bronze plaque marking the heroism of Captain Michael Browning who captained the ship Mountjoy as it broke the boom in 1689. He relieved the city but fell, shot dead in his moment of glory. Past Shipquay Gate lay the Water Bastion where the River Foyle used to touch the Walls at high tide.

Several magnificently refurbished cannons are now also placed on various bastions along the Walls such as Church Bastion and Double Bastion.

EASTWALL–CHURCHWALLAt Newmarket Street there is a modern-day gap in the Walls (1861) beside St Columb’s Hall. Newgate Bastion is next, then Ferryquay Gate, both overlooking the Waterside across the Foyle.

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FERRYQUAYGATEBeyond Ferry Bastion and nearby New Gate, a stone watchtower can be seen set high up on the parapet wall. The external parapet was raised here during the 1689 siege to protect St Columb’s Cathedral from enemy cannon fire. Around the corner on the Church Wall is another similar watchtower. In between is the Church Bastion.

SOUTHWALLContinuing on, the visitor arrives at Bishop’s Gate. From here can be seen the one remaining tower of the old Derry Gaol, built in 1791, which is now part of the Fountain Estate.

During the 1689 siege, Bishop’s Gate had an extra defensive wall built out in front of it known as a ‘ravelin’. The Gate was completely rebuilt in 1789 into an ornamental triumphal arch with pedestrian passages in honour of King William III (William of Orange). Steps on either side of the Gate allow access onto the Walls.

Interesting features include the two facial images sculpted on both sides of the arch, representing the River Foyle (1689) outside and the River Boyne (1690) on the inside.

WESTWALL–MALLWALLThe first feature on this section of the Walls is the Double Bastion. So called because of a dividing wall built in 1689, it contains the famous ‘Roaring Meg’ cannon donated in 1642 by the London Fishmongers’ Guild. When used during the Great Siege, it was said that: ‘the noise of the discharge was more terrifying than were the contents of the charge dangerous to the enemy’.

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It was on this bastion also that the siege Governors erected a gallows and threatened to hang all their prisoners if the besieging army harmed any Williamite sympathisers captured outside the Walls.

Moving on, the Royal Bastion overlooks the former bog below and St Eugene’s Cathedral (1873) sited on the sweeping hills to Creggan. On this bastion in 1826 was erected a 27m tall monument to the Reverend George Walker, Joint-Governor of Derry during the Great Siege. It was destroyed by a bomb in 1973 and replaced by a commemorative plinth in 1992.

Between Royal Bastion and Butcher’s Gate, just inside the Walls, lies the Memorial Hall. This building is the headquarters of the Apprentice Boys, who take their name and tradition from the thirteen Guild appren-tices who shut the city Gates against King James’s troops in 1688 as their elders hesitated. This was the symbolic start of the Great Siege of Derry which lasted for 105 days, from 18 April to 28 July 1689.

Next is Butcher’s Gate, which bore the brunt of the Jacobite attacks, and, just beside it, the site of the Gunner’s Bastion. The master gunner’s house was near here.

Continuing past Castle Gate, there is a platform referred to as Hang-man’s Bastion. This is so called because, during the Great Siege, a man tried to escape over the Walls at this point by getting his friends to lower him by a rope. Instead of helping him to freedom, it caught around his neck and almost hanged him.

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THECRAFTVILLAGE(Above)The charming Craft Village, located in the heart of the city centre, is a portrayal of life in Derry between the 16th and 19th centuries and successfully combines retail, workshop, office and residential units in a unique setting. Currently undergoing an exciting new development which will provide all-weather coverage of the central square, the Craft Village provides a friendly local shopping experience. It is also home to the Foyle Civic Trust, City Centre Initiative and the City Rangers.

Places to Visit

THEPUBLICREALM(Below)The award-winning Public Realm improvement scheme, launched in late 2010 and costing some £8m, is by far the most significant investment ever made in public spaces within Derry. The finished scheme covered significant works in Waterloo Place and Shipquay Place and a number of surrounding streets. A striking innovation is

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THEGUILDHALL(Opposite)Situated outside the original walled city and not far from the River Foyle is the Guildhall. The original Guildhall was built in 1890 by the Corporation, but in 1908 it was badly damaged by a fire which left only the main outer walls standing. It was rebuilt by 1912 and remained untouched until the interior was again destroyed, this time by a bomb, in 1972. The interior was reconstructed anew and many of the oak panels and stained-glass windows had to be replaced. Most of the stained-glass work has been carried out by Ulster craftsmen. One particu-larly good example is the reproduction of Follingby’s painting The Relief of Derry. The neogothic-style building is constructed of rock-faced sandstone and has one of the largest four-faced clocks in the British Isles.

The council chamber within is richly ornamented and contains a beautiful range of stained-glass win-dows presented by the London Livery Companies. Among the many interesting artefacts held in the Guildhall is the Mayor’s chain of office which was presented to the city by William III.

The Guildhall is also a civic and cultural centre for the people of Derry. Many concerts, plays, exhibi-tions and meetings are held there throughout the year. T: 7137 7335; www.derrycity.gov.uk or 7126 7284; www.derryvisitor.com. Guided tours during Summer months and on request. (Note: Guildhall facade and interior are undergoing major refurbish-ment so access may be limited until early 2013.)

the impressive new water feature in Guildhall Square which helps to create a high-quality, vibrant and modern urban environment. The DSD-funded upgrade has transformed the area into an attractive, welcoming city-centre space for all to enjoy.

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STCOLUMB’SCATHEDRAL(Below)St Columb’s Cathedral is the first in the British Isles to have been built after the Reformation and is a fine example of Planters’ Gothic. It was built by the Irish Society between 1628 and 1633 and the stone which records its completion can be seen in the cathedral porch. It underlines the influences which brought about not only the building of the cathe-dral but the city itself: If stones could speake, Then London’s prayse, Should sound who, Built this Church and Cittie, From the grounde.

When first built, the cathedral had a wooden spire covered with lead but this was removed prior to the Great Siege. It is said that this lead was later fashioned into bullets and cannon shot which were fired from the cathedral roof during the siege. A new spire of cut freestone was built in 1778 and crowned with a large gilt copper ball and weather vane. It became unsafe and had to be removed in 1802 and replaced by the present-day spire (57m).

Many interesting historical relics are held in the cathedral such as Bishop Bramhall’s consecration chair of 1633 and the locks and keys of the four original city Gates. St Columb’s Cathedral played an impor-tant role in the lives of the inhabitants of Derry down the centuries. It was the physical and spiritual focus of the defenders’ resistance against hostile forces, especially those of King James II, during the Great Siege. In the ensuing years, the cathedral has evolved into an historical monument to the city’s tumultuous past. T: 7126 7313; www.stcolumbscathedral.org.

THECOURTHOUSEThe Courthouse, completed in 1817, is an excellent example of Greek Revival architecture. It was built mostly of white sandstone from Dungiven and is surmounted by statues

representing Justice and Peace.

THEDEANERYA fine example of Georgian architec-ture, the current Deanery dates from 1833 and replaced an earlier version

built in 1720. A feature is the side gateway entrance to the former stables at the rear of the house.

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GASYARDHERITAGECENTREThe Gasyard on the Lecky Road houses a Heritage Centre featuring ‘TheStoryofthePrisons’exhibition which provides an in-depth account of the plight of republican political prisoners during internment and the Hunger Strikes of 1980-81 in Long Kesh and Armagh gaols, a defining period in the recent conflict. An accompanying ‘ColumbatoConflict’ exhibition covers the pre-Troubles history of the Bogside/Brandywell/Lower Bishop Street area. The Centre provides unique resources for schools, colleges and individuals studying Irish politics and history. Café on site. Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9.30am-5.00pm. Admission free (donations welcome). T: 7126 2812 and 077 9328 5972; www.freederry.net; freederrytours@gmail.com.

APPRENTICEBOYSMEMORIALHALLThe Memorial Hall in Society Street, built in 1873, is dedicated to the Associated Clubs of Apprentice Boys of Derry. Thirteen Apprentice Boys, the ‘Brave 13’, were responsible for the shutting of the city gates against the forces of King James II in 1688 which was the first symbolic action of the ensuing 105-day long Great Siege of 1689. The hall has meeting rooms for the three Loyal Orders and a museum which contains artefacts and exhibition material relating to the Association, the siege and subsequent Relief of Derry. Opening hours: Jun-Sept: Mon-Fri 10.00am-5.00pm. Other times by arrangement. Admission £3. T: 077 1327 3011; www.apprenticeboys.co.uk.

THEDIAMOND(Right)This was the site of previous Town Halls until the Guildhall was built on a different location. The war memorial, which now occupies the site, was erected in 1927. Its winged centrepiece figure represents Victory.

THEWORKHOUSEMUSEUMThe Workhouse Museum is a restored 19th-century workhouse on 23 Glendermott Road, Waterside. It houses exhibits on the harsh workhouse life and the deprivation of the Great Famine. It also includes ‘TheAtlanticMemorial’ exhibition which tells the story of the role played by the city in the Battle of the Atlantic in WWII. Free admission. For opening hours contact: T: 7137 7331; www.derrycity.gov.uk/museums.

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THETOWERMUSEUMDerry City Council’s Tower Museum was opened in 1992 and has won the Irish and British Museum of the Year awards. It hosts temporary and travelling exhibitions throughout the year and houses two permanent exhibitions. The ‘StoryofDerry’ tells the history of the city from earliest times, covering the Plantation, various sieges and the most recent Troubles. It is a fascinating multi-media journey through the city’s turbulent past.

The museum also houses ‘AnArmadaShipwreck–La Trinidad Valencera’ exhibition. This exhibition contains artefacts recovered in Kinnagoe Bay, County Donegal, in the 1970s, from one of the largest galleons of the Spanish Armada shipwrecked in 1588.

The museum was originally known as the O’Doherty Tower and was built in the 1980s. It stands close to the site of a castle built by the famous O’Doherty clan of Ulster in the 16th century.

Admission fee applies. General opening hours: Tue-Sat 10.00am-5.00pm. For seasonal variations contact the museum at T: 7137 2411; www.derrycity.gov.uk/museums.

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THEMASONICHALLThere has been a building on this site in Bishop Street Within since the Plantation of Ulster by English forces at the beginning of the 17th century when the Londoners erected a dwelling for the then Protestant bishop of Derry. The present building was erected in 1753 during the Episcopate of Bishop Barnard (1747-68). It was the official residence of the bishops of Derry (and Raphoe) until 1945 when it was sold to the Masonic Order. It is now the HQ of Freemasonry for the North West of Ireland. Mrs Cecil Frances Alexander, the hymn writer (All Things Bright and Beautiful) and wife of Bishop Alexander, lived here (1867-96).

GENEALOGYSERVICEDerry City Council’s Genealogy Service offers a research facility of an extensive database of the major civil and church records for County Derry and the Inishowen Peninsula in County Donegal. Surname histories can be accessed at www.derry.rootsireland.ie. Fee may be payable. For inquiries contact T: 7136 5151 (Ext 8250);genealogy@derrycity.gov.uk.

MUSEUMOFFREEDERRY&BLOODYSUNDAYMEMORIALThe museum was opened in January 2007 in Glenfada Park, an area that wit-nessed multiple deaths and woundings during an anti-internment march on 30 January 1972, a day that came to be known as Bloody Sunday. It houses a unique and comprehensive multi-media collection of artefacts, documents, images and recordings capturing the events of the Civil Rights era of the 1960s and the Free Derry/early Troubles period of the 1970s.

Directly opposite the museum is the Bloody Sunday memorial. It lists the names of the fourteen innocent civilians shot dead on that fateful day. The Bloody Sunday Saville report, published on 15 June 2010, found all the victims to be innocent but did not apportion responsibility at executive level. The families declared that ‘the victims had been vindicated’.

Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9.30am-4.30pm; Sat & Sun 1.00pm-4.00pm (Summer only). Admission £3.00. Concessionary/group discount.

T: 7136 0880; www.museumoffreederry.org. (Note: The museum will be undergoing major refurbishment between 2012-13 so will be operating from temporary premises.)

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HARBOURMUSEUMARCHIVESThe Harbour Museum archives were originally kept in the former headquarters of the Londonderry Port and Harbour Commissioners erected in 1882 to facilitate the public and private offices of the port. Located close to the Guildhall, the building also housed Derry City Council’s Heritage and Museum Service which has now re-located to the Foyle Valley Railway Museum premises on Foyle Road. For details contact: T: 7136 5151 (Ext 8250); www.derrycity.gov.uk/museums.

TOURISTCENTRE/DERRYVISITORANDCONVENTIONBUREAUThe TouristInformationCentreis housed in the Derry Visitor and Conven-tion Bureau at 44 Foyle Street. It provides an all-Ireland accommodation booking service, a wide range of free 32-county tourism literature, maps etc, bureau de change, transport information/tickets, gift shop, guided tours, left luggage, free WiFi, cycle hire and lockers. Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9.00am-5.00pm; Sat 10.00am-5.00pm. Seasonal variations apply: July-Sept: Mon-Fri 9.00am-7.00pm; Sat 10.00am-6.00pm; Sun 10.00am-5.00pm. T: 7126 7284; F: 7137 7992; www.derryvisitor.com; info@der-ryvisitor.com. DVCB provides advice to conference organisers on the range of venues and resources available in the area. Conference Guide available online or on request. T: 7137 7577; conference@derryvisitor.com.

FOYLEVALLEYRAILWAYMUSEUMDerry today is served by just one railway system, which reaches to Belfast, Dublin and beyond. At one time, however, it was served by four different systems which stretched throughout Ireland. This museum on Foyle Road beside Craigavon Bridge houses an exhibition of memorabilia and a recre-ated railway station platform. For opening hours contact: T: 7137 7331; www.derrycity.gov.uk/museums.

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BRIDGESThe first bridge over the River Foyle was a wooden one built in 1790. It was assembled in America and transported to Derry to be positioned in the Bridge Street area some 90m north of the present bridge. In 1863, a steel bridge (Carlisle Bridge) was erected almost where Craigavon Bridge is today – replacing the old wooden structure. The present CraigavonBridge, built 1929-1933, is the only existing example of a double-decker traffic bridge in the United Kingdom. The lower deck was originally used for rail transport before being converted to a roadway.

FoyleBridge, built in 1984, is historically the city’s fourth. It provides a sweeping dual two-lane carriageway three kms northeast of the city.

The PeaceBridge(above), opened in June 2011, allows access for pedestrians and cyclists only and links the city centre to the renovated Ebrington site in the Waterside. So for the first time in its history, the city has three bridges spanning the Foyle.

UNIVERSITYOFULSTER–MAGEECOLLEGE(Below)Situated in its own sweeping grounds overlooking the Foyle, Magee College is an impressive landmark in Derry. It was constructed in 1856-65 in a neogothic-style and faced with Scottish freestone. A number of redbrick houses, used for accommodation and teaching purposes, cluster around the main college building. In 1879, Magee became one of the constituent colleges of the Royal University of Ireland and in 1909 was affiliated to Trinity College in Dublin. Since October 1984, Magee has become a full campus of the University of Ulster and offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing education courses. T: 7012 3456; www.ulster.ac.uk/campus/magee.

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RIVERWATCHVISITORCENTRE&AQUARIUMRiverwatch Visitor Centre and Aquarium in Victoria Road, Waterside, captures the journey of the river, the essence of the local environment, and the variety of life in the Foyle and Carlingford areas. The aquariums represent five different habitats and hold some amazing and interesting species. The tanks are a wonderful window to an underwater world for children and adults alike with lobster, crabs, starfish, coalfish, blennys and lots of other unusual fish and shellfish. The Centre is continually changing its livestock so it’s always worth another trip! Free activity packs and all indoors so a great wet-weather treat for the kids! Free admission. Open all year round: Mon-Fri 10.00am-4.00pm. July and August: Saturday 10.00am-4.00pm. T: 7134 2100; www.loughs-agency.org.

STAUGUSTINE’SCHURCH(Below)Originally, this was the site of an ancient Augustinian abbey on which, in 1600, Sir Henry Docwra, then in charge of the Elizabethan army in the area, built a church for the settlers which they used until St Columb’s Cathedral was built. The present building, on the City Walls off Palace Street, was erected in 1872, replacing the previous ‘Chapel of Ease’. Open Jun-Aug 10.00am-4.00pm. Admission free.T: 7134 7532.

LONGTOWERCHURCH(Below)This beautiful old church was built in 1786 on the site of Derry’s first cathedral, the Teampall Mór, which stood between the 12th and 16th centuries. St Columb had founded his first monastery on the same site in 546. Originally, the church had an earthen floor and held 2,000 people standing. Galleries were added and many other improvements made over the years. In 1908, the church was extensively remodelled and today it houses many fine statues, paintings, murals and stained-glass windows.

HERITAGETOWER(Belowright)The last remaining tower of Derry Gaol, built in Bishop Street Without in 1791 and demolished in the 1970s, is now used as a Heritage Centre housing artefacts from WWI to the present day.

PREHENHOUSEPrehen House was the focus for the legend of Half-Hanged MacNagh-ten which dates back to the 18th century yet still captures the local imagination. This controversial tragedy has all the elements of a great story – rich families, fiery love affair, abduction and death, and defiant heroism. The house retains all the features of sophisticated early-Georgian architecture and its paintings and artefacts are open to public viewing by appointment. T: 7134 2829; www.prehen.net.

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FIRSTDERRYPRESBYTERIANCHURCH/BLUECOATCENTREFirst Derry in Magazine Street was built in 1690 and the present

building was opened for worship in 1780. The Dungiven sand-stone facade was added some years later and is now fronted by four fluted pillars with Corinthian capitals built in 1903. The church re-opened for worship in 2011 following major restora-tion. First Derry and adjoining Blue Coat School Visitor Centre are open to the public Wed-Fri 11.00am-4.00pm from May to

Sept or by arrangement. T: 7126 1550; firstderrychurch@btinternet.com; bluecoatvisitor@btinternet.com.

STEUGENE’SCATHEDRAL(Left)Dr Kelly, Bishop of Derry, dedicated the cathedral on 4 May 1873 and the spire was added in 1902. The Newry sandstone tower is 77m high with a 2.4m granite cross

on top. The stained-glass work was de-signed by Meyer of Munich and installed

in 1891. The grounds and gate lodge were completed In 1905. T: 7126 2894;

www.steugenescathedral.com.

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Derry is a city that inspires many images, often conflicting. Its beauty and unique character have long been celebrated, but its complex, bloody history has also been well documented through the centuries. This book tells the fascinating story of Derry, in words and pictures, from the sixth century to the present day.

Part one explores the history of Derry through key events, including the founding of the Early Christian monastery, the first English invasion, the Siege of Derry, the events leading to the re-christening of the city Londonderry, emigration, the war years and the violent conflicts and Troubles of the twentieth century.

Part two visits Derry’s most interesting buildings, landmarks and vistas, old and new, including the City Walls, Guildhall, Apprentice Boys’ Memorial Hall, St Columb’s Cathedral, Harbour Museum, Workhouse Museum, Free Derry Wall, Nerve Centre, the Playhouse and Cultúrlann Uí Chanánin.

City Guide/History Brian LaCeyWith Contributions by Michael McGuinness

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Murals & MonuMents

Murals have gained much attention from the media (and subsequently from tourists) in the past decade, specifically since the peace process began in September 1994. The messages expressed on murals in Derry are intrinsically linked to their geographical location and the cultural and religious majorities living in those areas; therefore, they not only reflect the current political climate but also represent invaluable testaments to the city’s turbulent history. The Bogside is the modern focal point for cultural tourism in Derry with many visitors coming each year to view Free Derry Wall, the Museum of Free Derry and the area’s many wall murals.

FREEDERRYCORNER/WALLThe Pat Finucane Centre’s original Political Guide to Derry described Free Derry Wall (also referred to as ‘Corner’) as ‘a symbol of popular resistance to injustices and an affirmation of freedom throughout the world and is the most famous landmark in the city’.

Situated at the junction of Fahan Street and Rossville Street, the Wall marks a symbolic entry to the Bogside. The famous words: ‘You are now entering Free Derry’ were originally painted on the gable of a small ter-raced house in 1969 by the late John ‘Caker’ Casey during rioting after the Burntollet attack on a Civil Rights march. The rear of the Wall acts as an information point for the community while the front is often trans-formed to reflect or celebrate major social and political issues/events.

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HUNGERSTRIKEMEMORIALThe Hunger Strike Memorial on Rossville Street, dedicated to the ten republican prisoners who died on hunger strike for political status in

1981, was officially unveiled on 5 May 2001, the twentieth anniversary of the death of Bobby Sands. The memorial

is in the shape of an ‘H’, to represent the H-Blocks in which the prisoners were held, broken in the middle to symbolise their perceived victory over the prison regime. The symbol of the dove and the barbed wire is

taken from one of Sands’s prison poems. Ten oak trees are also planted at the site to represent those who died.

SEÁNKEENANMEMORIALSituated about 100 yards to the east of Free Derry Corner

is a memorial to prominent local republican and Civil Rights activist Seán Keenan, who died in 1993. Despite never having been convicted in any court, Keenan spent fifteen years in prison during three separate spells of internment without trial in the

1940s, 1950s and 1970s. The reverse side of the memorial contains a dedication to his wife Nancy and son Colm, also respected local republican activists.

THEFOUNTAIN(Below)The Fountain Estate is roughly bordered by Bishop Street, Upper Bennett Street, Abercorn Road and Hawkin Street and is the one remaining Protestant/Loyalist stronghold in a predominantly Catholic/Nationalist cityside. The murals and kerb paintings in this area reflect its strong Union-ist tradition and depict images of King William, the Red Hand of Ulster and the Union flag. In more recent times, a selection of colourful community murals have been added by young people from the Cathedral Youth Club.

LOCALSCULPTURESDerry has four significant, modern-day street sculptures which reflect aspects of the city’s history or aspirations:EmigrationStatues by Eamon O’Doherty, now re-sited to the river’s edge at Sainsbury’s on the Strand Road (1990); HandsAcrossTheDivideReconciliationStatues(centre)by Mau-rice Harron at Carlisle Square (1992); the JanusStatue, a cruciform figure by Antony Gormley, located on East Wall outside the Millennium Forum (1987); and the JosefLockeCommemora-tionMonumentby Terry Quigley and Maurice Harron, situated in the front grounds of the City Hotel (2005).

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DERRY:CITYOFCULTURE2013Derry has been selected as the inaugural City of Culture which will take place across the city and beyond in 2013. Guildhall Press is therefore proud to showcase here some of the numerous cultural partners who enrich our vibrant arts sector and whose creativity and remarkable achievements to date were central to securing this opportunity.

For more information on City of Culture events visit: www.cityofculture2013.com or www.whatsonderrylondonderry.com

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arts & culture

ARTGALLERIES(Private)Private art galleries in the city include: Gordon Gallery, 13a Pump Street, T: 7137 4044; www.gordon-gallery.com. McGilloway Gallery, 6 Shipquay Street, T: 7136 6011; www.themcgillowaygallery.com.

BESOMPRODUCTIONSBesom Productions specialise in documentary, drama, arts and educational programming and produce a range of highly acclaimed work for BBC, RTÉ, TG4, Channel 4 Television, and international broadcasters. Established in 1992 by Margo Harkin, an award-winning Producer/Director who has worked in the film and television business since 1984, the company prides itself on its excellent freelance crew and top-quality industry facilities. Besom Productions Ltd, 26-28 Bishop Street. T: 7137 0303; www.besomproductions.co.uk.

CINEMASLetterkenny Century Cinema Complex (0035374) 9121976/9125050 www.centurycinema.ie.Strand Omniplex, Strand Road. T: 087 1720 0400; www.omniplex.ie.

CITYOFCULTUREOFFICESThe City of Culture offices are situated in Building 71 of the newly reno-vated Ebrington site in the Waterside which is easily accessible from the city centre via the Peace Bridge. The office is the information centre for the 2013 festivities and distributes general leaflets, brochures, programmes etc on the city’s arts providers and ongoing events. Office hours: Mon-Sat 9.00am-5.30pm. T: 7131 0560; www.cityofculture2013.com.

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CONTEXTGALLERYThe Context Gallery, 5-7 Artillery Street, has established a reputation as one of the most vital spaces for the presentation, promotion and dissemination of contemporary art in the north of Ireland. Since its conception in 1993, the gallery has promoted and encouraged emerging Northern Irish artists and presented their work alongside established international artists, thereby providing an important platform for the development of their careers. T: 7137 3538; www.contextgallery.co.uk.

ECHOECHODANCETHEATRECOMPANYEcho Echo Dance Theatre Company, formed in 1997, is recognised as Northern Ireland's leading Dance Company and a key influence in the development of dance theatre in Ireland.

Echo Echo regularly produces and tours internationally and has a strong commitment to developing dance as an accessible art form, maintaining a busy dance education and outreach programme for people of all ages and abilities. Waterside Theatre, Glendermott Road. T: 7134 2266; www.echoechodance.com.

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CULTúRLANNUíCHANÁINCultúrlann Uí Chanáin, opened in 2009, is a critically-acclaimed Irish language arts, cultural and enterprise Centre based at 37 Mórshráid Shéamais (Great James Street). It is a place of learning, creativity, music, exploration and a beacon for Irish speakers throughout Ireland. The Centre houses classrooms, youth club, 200-seat theatre (An Croi), an Irish language bookshop, Caife Fáilte, business incubation suite and office space. It offers a range of traditional, jazz, folk and other music events throughout the year. T: 7126 4132; www.culturlann-doire.ie.

37 Mórshráid Shéamais • Doire • BT48 7DF

028 71 264132 www.culturlann-doire.ie

Community Relations Council

Ranganna Gaeilge ~ Irish Language Classes

Ranganna Ceoil ~ Music ClassesFidil ~ Fiddle • Feadóg Stáin ~ Tin Whistle • Píb Uilleann ~ Uilleann Pipes

Bainseó ~ Banjo • Amhránaíocht Traidisiúnta ~ Traditional Singing

Ranganna Damhsa ~ Dance ClassesDamhsa Céilí ~ Céilí Dancing • Damhsa ar an sean-nós ~ Sean-Nós Dancing

Tai Chi •Ceolchoirmeacha ~ Concerts • Siopa Leabhar ~ Book Shop

Club Óige ~ Youth Club • Caife Fáilte • Free wi-fi

37 Mórshráid Shéamais • Doire • BT48 7DF

028 71 264132 www.culturlann-doire.ie

Community Relations Council

Ranganna Gaeilge ~ Irish Language Classes

Ranganna Ceoil ~ Music ClassesFidil ~ Fiddle • Feadóg Stáin ~ Tin Whistle • Píb Uilleann ~ Uilleann Pipes

Bainseó ~ Banjo • Amhránaíocht Traidisiúnta ~ Traditional Singing

Ranganna Damhsa ~ Dance ClassesDamhsa Céilí ~ Céilí Dancing • Damhsa ar an sean-nós ~ Sean-Nós Dancing

Tai Chi •Ceolchoirmeacha ~ Concerts • Siopa Leabhar ~ Book Shop

Club Óige ~ Youth Club • Caife Fáilte • Free wi-fi

GASYARDCENTREA multi-cultural arts venue based on the site of the old gasyard on Lecky Road, hosting art exhibitions, music events, recreation and educational classes. Its Heritage Centre houses exhibitions on the recent Troubles and wider Irish history and politics. The annual Gasyard Féile offers a range of musical shows and fun entertainment for all the family. T: 7126 2812; www.freederry.net.

GREATERSHANTALLOWCOMMUNITYARTSFounded in December 1999, Greater Shantallow Community Arts actively promotes the arts through a range of mediums. It encourages the involvement of the entire community, especially children, teenagers and young adults, in a diverse arts programme of street performances, parades and festivals. Also organises the annual Amelia Earhart Festival. Based at 65 Galliagh Park; T: 7135 7443; www.gscaderry.com.

GUILDHALLThe Guildhall has a 700-seat Main Hall housing the magnificent Guildhall organ. It is acknowledged to be acoustically superb and hosts many fine events during the year, including orchestral concerts, organ recitals, dancing championships and the annual feiseanna. Its Minor Hall seats 100. T: 7137 7335; www.derrycity.gov.uk.

GUILDHALLPRESSGuildhall Press (GP), founded in 1979, are one of Ireland’s most innovative publishing and design houses with a track record in producing print and digital content on local cultural, political, economic, tourism and historical topics. Their vision is to create a comprehensive printed and online reference resource and archive for Derry and the North West to enable the local population to learn more about their area and facilitate interested visitors discover its place in time and history. They also produce a range of quality fiction and literary titles under their Arts Council remit and have created several award-winning visual-arts projects. GP continue to develop their digital output via websites, e-books and enhanced multi-media Apps and are developing a Digital Arts Studio at the Ráth Mór

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MILLENNIUMFORUMThe North West’s largest entertainment venue, the Millennium

Forum on East Wall/Newmarket Street offers a year-round vibrant programme of top quality events, from drama to

dance, comedy to musicals and light entertainment to children’s shows. The main auditorium seats

between 367–1020 patrons and there are smaller conference and performance areas. With its stunning entrance and marble-floored, Italian-style Piazza, East Wall bar and Encore Brasserie, the Forum promises a wonderful night’s entertainment in sumptuous

surroundings. Box Office T: 7126 4455; www.millenniumforum.co.uk.

MCKINNEYACADEMYOFIRISHDANCEThe McKinney Academy provides tuition in Irish dancing for pleasure, exercise or competition. Classes are held weekly for solo and ceili danc-ing at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. Dancing grades/exams, workshops and show performances for weddings, tour groups, conferences, private functions are all catered for. T: 075 4719 1677.

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LINKMUSICACADEMYEstablished in 2011 by five music graduates at 11 Castle Street, the aim of the non-profit community interest academy is to provide space for local musicians to work from, teach, rehearse and record. The Link Music ethos is to support and encourage young musicians develop their craft and enable them to record demos, find gigs and showcase their talent.

The organisers have also branched out into promoting gigs and festivals, developing their Band Project for youths, and running courses such as music technology, popular music theory, and mixing and mastering. They also offer tuition in a wide range of instruments.

For information on programmes and courses contact: T: 7136 0113; www.linkmusic.co.uk.

Centre in partnership with Creggan Enterprises. GP also assist individuals, writers’ groups and the voluntary sector to produce publications, websites or informational material to promote their specific aims or services. Ráth Mór Business Park, Creggan. T: 7136 4413; www.ghpress.com.

NERVECENTRE(Above)The Nerve Centre in Magazine Street, along Derry’s historic Walls, opened in 1999. It houses a live performance venue, cinema, Café Nervosa, recording studios and music rehearsal rooms. Magazine Studios next door houses the Creative Learning Centre, the Northern Ireland Archive of the Moving Image, office space and the Hub, a state-of-the-art post-production facility.

The Nerve Centre is a regional hub for the creative industries in Northern Ireland, producing interactive multi-media content and major regional websites such as www.culturenorthernireland.org. Offering a wide range of cultural programmes and vocational training courses, and flagship events such as the annual Foyle Film Festival, the Nerve Centre provides a creative outlet for the youth culture of Derry and the North West. T: 7126 0562; www.nerve-centre.org.uk.

PLAYHOUSETHEATRE(Right&opposite)Founded in 1992, The Playhouse has grown to become one of the largest, most productive and vibrant Art Centres in Ireland with a remit to make arts accessible to all. A £4.6m award-winning redevelopment of their Artillery Street premises during 2007-09 created one of the best examples in Northern Ireland of how listed buildings can be restored sympathetically

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and fused with modern design to showcase the best of architecture across three centuries.

The refurbished building is home to a 180-seat theatre, a dance studio, art gallery, multi-purpose workshop and rehearsal areas, with office and workspace available for rental. T: 7126 8027; www.derryplayhouse.co.uk.

STCOLUMB’SHALL(Below)St Columb’s Hall in the city centre was a major performance venue for decades and provides a variety of spaces catering for up to 1,000 people. Its wonderful classical interior is unrivaled in the North West. Recently refur-bished, it offers a range of entertainment for all age groups. T: 7126 2880.

VERBALARTSCENTREThe Verbal Arts Centre was founded in 1992 and moved in 2000 to the beautifully refurbished First Derry School, a listed building which occupies a prime location on Stable Lane, off Bishop Street, adjoining the city’s historic Walls. The Centre promotes the language arts, houses Café Bloom and has a number of accessible and flexible spaces for hiring. T: 7126 6946; www.verbalartscentre.co.uk.

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VOIDARTGALLERY(Right)Void is an award-winning contemporary art space in Patrick Street which has established an international reputation with its wide-ranging and challenging exhibition programme. Opened in 2005, it houses two gallery spaces, six studios, an education area and a conference room. Nominated as one of the ‘Best Small Galleries’ in the British Isles by The Guardian. T: 7130 8080; www.derryvoid.com.

WATERSIDETHEATREANDARTSCENTRE(Below)The Waterside Theatre in the Ebrington Centre on Glendermott Road contains a 372-seat auditorium and three smaller studios. It houses the Cascade Art Gallery and several arts groups and drama companies. The theatre has cinema capability and hosts the annual City of Derry Drama Festival. It has a fully licensed café bar/lounge area and caters for dance, ballet, live music, comedy and traditional/cultural events. T: 7131 4000; www.watersidetheatre.com.

YES!PUBLICATIONSFounded in 1986, Yes! have published a wide variety of quality books, pamphlets and newsletters emanating from their own sources and a diverse range of similar material for other organisations, groups and individuals. They have also initiated Dog Ears, a new children’s multi-media company creating books, Apps and film output. Their premises at 10-12 Bishop Street are currently undergoing major refurbishment. T: 7126 1941; www.yespublications.org; www.cheersdogears.com

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sHoPPing

The following is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all the shops in Derry – merely a representative selection.

ANTIQUES,ARTS&CRAFTBedlam, Pump StreetBedlam is the main destination in Derry and the North West for all your vintage, antiques and retro requirements. Whether it’s furniture, clothing, jewellery, art, crafts, books or the finest in kitsch, you’ll find it with knowledgeable dealers, a warm welcome and a huge selection of vintage wares to suit all tastes. Shops include Little Acorns Bookstore, Gladrags & Handbags, Beyond Redemption!, The Recovery Room, Family Jewels. With fresh stock arriving weekly, Bedlam is Ireland’s largest curiosity shop. Bedlam is open Wednesday to Saturday 10.00am - 5.30pm.

Beyond Redemption!, Bedlam, Pump Street Not listedCity of Derry Crystal, 22 Craft Village 7137 0042Irish Shop, 12 Craft Village 7126 9033Whitehouse Antiques, 16 Whitehouse Road 7126 7626 BEAUTICIANSJennifer’s Beautique, Ráth Mór Centre 7126 7647

BOOKSHOPS,CARDS&NEWSAGENTSAn Cló Ceart, 37 Great James Street 7127 7669Breslin’s Strand News, 43 Strand Road 7126 2060Eason, Foyleside, 7137 7133Foyle Books, 12 Magazine Street 7137 2530Guildhall Press, Ráth Mór Centre 7136 4413Little Acorns Bookstore, Bedlam, Pump Street 077 5611 7054Shipquay Books & News, 10 Shipquay Street 7137 1747The Works, Richmond Centre 7136 1213

CAMPING&CYCLINGBee’s Cycles, 4 Waterloo Street 7137 2155BM Cycles, 159 Clooney Road 7181 0063Halfords, Crescent Link 7131 3470House of Value, 143 Strand Road 7126 1090

the OLD CONVeNt • 10–16 PumP St • Derry

OPeN: Wed-Sat 10am-5.30pm Bedlam DerryJoin us on

bedlamderry@yahoo.co.ukt: 075 6333 0171

CHEMISTSBoots, Foyleside 7126 0432 MacCafferty’s, 2 Clarendon Street 7126 6627McKenna’s, 48 Great James Street 7136 3519Ráth Mór Pharmacy, Ráth Mór Centre 7126 2195

DEPARTMENTSTORESAustins, The Diamond 7126 1817Debenham’s, Foyle Street 7136 3444Marks & Spencer, Foyleside 7137 7377

ELECTRICALGOODSCurry’s, Crescent Link 087 0609 7344Maplin, 12 Crescent Link Retail Park 7134 3681Oak TV, 1-3 Guildhall Street 7126 2077

FASHIONCity Man, Waterloo Place 7126 3951 The Recovery Room, Bedlam, Pump Street 077 0953 8292Foster’s, Richmond Centre 7136 6901 Gladrags & Handbags, Bedlam, Pump Street 077 5485 9064Monsoon, Foyleside 7126 9444Trip, 29 Ferryquay Street 7137 2382Veronica’s Boutique, 8 Strand Road 7126 2883

FLORISTSLittle Petals Florist, Ráth Mór Centre 7126 7647Quigg’s, 19 Great James Street 7136 6452

FOOTWEARBarratt’s, Foyleside 7137 7880 Gormley’s, 15a Ferryquay Street 7126 2142Shoe Zone, 9 Ferryquay Street 7126 2370

GIFTSAustins, The Diamond 7126 1817Celebrations, Lisnagelvin Centre 7134 9230

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DerryGifts,25WaterlooStreet 71372124Gift Box, 28 Shipquay Street 7126 4462Pauline’s Patch, 32 Shipquay Street 7127 9794

HARDWAREB&Q, Buncrana Road 7127 1600Homebase, Crescent Link Retail Park 7132 9982McLaughlin’s, 40-44 William Street 7126 3540

HEALTHFOODSHealthy Ambition, 4 Shipquay Place Not listedHolland & Barrett, Richmond Centre 7137 4396

IRISHINTERESTCultúrlann Ui Chanáin, 37 Great James Street 7126 4132DerryGifts,25WaterlooStreet 71372124Donegal Shop, 8 Shipquay Street 7126 6928Irish Shop, 12 Craft Village 7126 9033

JEWELLERSCooley, D, 22-24 Shipquay Street 7136 2984Faller, 12 Strand Road 7136 2710Family Jewels, Bedlam, Pump Street 077 5485 9064Glendenning’s, 1 Strand Road 7136 6903Lunn’s, 10 Shipquay Street 7137 7877

KEYSCUT/SHOEREPAIRTimpson, Foyleside Not listedShoe Repair, Shipquay Street Not listed

OFFLICENCESArgyle Arms, 71 Argyle Street 7126 4248Chill: 163 Culmore Road 7135 4935 Whitehouse Retail Park 7136 6544Long’s Wines Ltd, Custom House Street 7126 6713Phoenix, Park Avenue 7126 8978Sainsbury’s, Strand Road 7136 0770

MARKETSBedlam, Pump Street (Wednesday to Saturday 10.00am -- 5.30pm)Union Hall Place and Guildhall Square area (ongoing)Walled City Market, Guildhall Square (first Saturday of the month)

MUSICBlast Furnace Studios, Ráth Mór Business Park 7137 7870Cool Discs, Foyle Street 7126 0770HMV, Richmond Centre 084 3221 0169

MUSICALINSTRUMENTSHenderson Music, 11 Bishop Street 7136 5791

PHOTOGRAPHIC&MEDIASERVICESBoots, Foyleside 7126 0432Fotostop, 49 Strand Road 7137 7395Framed to Perfection, 1 West End Terrace 7137 2220Guildhall Press, Unit 15, Ráth Mór Business Park 7136 4413Jessop’s, Foyleside 7136 4364Snappy Snaps, 1 Carlisle Road 7136 9369We Do Art, 8 Great James Street 7128 2826

SHOPPINGCENTRESFoyleside, Orchard Street/Foyle Street 7137 7575Lisnagelvin, Waterside 7132 9409Northside, Shantallow 7135 3115Quayside, Strand Road 7137 4037

Ráth Mór, Creggan 7137 3170Ráth Mór contains a Costcutter supermarket with Café Mór and off sales, Pennywise gift and general store, post office, hairdresser’s, florists, beauticians, tanning salon, Children’s Hospice charity shop and pharmacy. Free car park, WiFi and ATM also available. The Centre also boasts the colourful outdoor Revival and Eastway Wall Art Galleries and a newly created Digital Arts Studio. The Community Service and Business Units house a publishing house, recording studio, taxi firm, caterer’s, children’s creche and playgroup. Website: www.rathmor.com.

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Richmond Centre, Shipquay Street 7126 0525Springtown, Ballymagroarty 7126 3500

SPORTINGGOODSCeltic Collection, 4 Bishop Street 7136 1967City of Derry Golf Pro Shop 7131 149649 Victoria Road, PrehenJJB Sports, Richmond Centre 7126 3272Jobby’s Sports Centre, 6 Messine’s Terrace 7126 8103Rod & Line, 1 Clarendon Street 7126 2877

STORES/SUPERMARKETSCostcutter, Ráth Mór Centre 7126 2423 Dunne’s: Springtown Centre 7126 4765 Foyleside 7137 7550 Gee’s, Rossdowney Park 7134 1310Lidl, Buncrana Road Not listedLongs: Greenhaw Road 7135 1645 141 Strand Road 7126 6418 Primark, Market Street 7137 1402Sainsbury’s, Strand Road 7136 0770Supervalu, Waterloo Place 7136 1632Tesco: Lisnagelvin 084 5677 9433 Quayside Centre 084 5677 9639

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City Leisure Centres

Visit www.derrycity.gov.uk/advice-and-information/Leisure-and-Culture

Check for the Leisure Centre Nearest to You! Check for the Leisure Centre Nearest to You!

Brooke Park Leisure Centre Rosemount Avenue,Derry BT48 7NN tel: (028) 7126 2637

City Baths William Street,

Derry BT48 9AD tel: (028) 7126 4459

Templemore Sports Complex

Buncrana Road, Derry BT48 7QL

tel: (028) 7128 9200

St Columb’s Park Leisure Centre

Limavady Road, Waterside, Derry BT47 6JY

tel: (028) 7134 3941

Lisnagelvin Leisure Centre Richill Park, Waterside,Derry BT47 5QZ tel: (028) 7134 7695

for more information on opening times and facilities.

Brandywell Sports Centre

Lone Moor Road,Brandywell, Derry BT48 9LB

tel: (028) 7126 3902

City Leisure Centres

Visit www.derrycity.gov.uk/advice-and-information/Leisure-and-Culture

Check for the Leisure Centre Nearest to You! Check for the Leisure Centre Nearest to You!

Brooke Park Leisure Centre Rosemount Avenue,Derry BT48 7NN tel: (028) 7126 2637

City Baths William Street,

Derry BT48 9AD tel: (028) 7126 4459

Templemore Sports Complex

Buncrana Road, Derry BT48 7QL

tel: (028) 7128 9200

St Columb’s Park Leisure Centre

Limavady Road, Waterside, Derry BT47 6JY

tel: (028) 7134 3941

Lisnagelvin Leisure Centre Richill Park, Waterside,Derry BT47 5QZ tel: (028) 7134 7695

for more information on opening times and facilities.

Brandywell Sports Centre

Lone Moor Road,Brandywell, Derry BT48 9LB

tel: (028) 7126 3902

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sPort & leisure

There are many sport and leisure centres and facilities in Derry offering a wide range of activities.

BRANDYWELLFOOTBALLGROUNDDerry City FC joined the League of Ireland First Division in 1985 and won the historic treble of Premier Division Championship, FAI Cup and League Cup in 1988-89. With an impressive loyal fan base, they play their home games at the Brandywell Stadium. T: 7128 1333; www.derrycityfc.net.

BRANDYWELLSPORTSCENTREBrandywell Sports Centre, opened in 1983, provides a specialist indoor football arena and the only indoor handball court in the city. T: 7126 3902.

BROOKEPARKLEISURECENTREBrooke Park Leisure Centre in Rosemount provides two indoor halls, squash courts, a fitness training room, a sauna and outdoor facilities for tennis and bowls. T: 7126 2637; www.derrycity.gov.uk.

BRUNSWICKCINEBOWLENTERTAINMENTCOMPLEXThe award-winning Brunswick Cinebowl in Pennyburn has 20 fully-automated ten-pin bowling lanes, a 7-screen VIP cinema, American pool tables, video games areas, children’s adventure play area, crèche facilities, licensed restaurant (Martha’s) and the Boulevard Café Diner. Open late every day from 9.00am to 1.00am. T: 7137 1999.

CAMPSIEKARTINGCENTRENorthern Ireland’s newest and most exciting 400m indoor racing circuit is a purpose-built facility with high-powered karts for Adults and Juniors over the age of 8 years. Catering for Private Groups, Corporate Events, Stag & Hen Parties and Junior Karting – Campsie Karting Centre is a fun day out for the whole family. Located at Campsie Industrial Estate, McLean Road, Campsie. T: 7181 4500.

CREGGANCOUNTRYPARKThe Centre provides a complete range of Watersports (including canoeing, kayaking, sailing, pedalboating, windsurfing, pier jumping and banana

boating), angling and land-based activities suitable for all age groups and abilities as well as a state-of-the-art activity Centre with conference facilities and tackle shop. Also home to Lakeview Café and Bar. A variety of programmes are on offer to suit groups and individuals, from corporate training packages to fun days, whatever your budget. Ideal for sports enthusiasts, or those who simply want to sit back and enjoy the scenery. Westway, Creggan, T: 7136 3133; www.creggancountrypark.com.

CITYBATHSThe City Baths at William Street houses a 25m pool, a learners’ pool, steam room, solarium and fitness suite. T: 7126 4459.

CYCLEROUTESRoutes include one from Craigavon Bridge to Prehen, along the east bank of the River Foyle, and the 7.5km Foyle Valley route, which runs south alongside the old Foyle Valley Railway line on the west bank. The Riverside route extends from Foyle Bridge to Craigavon Bridge on the west bank and provides a panoramic view of the river and St Columb’s Park in the Waterside. Full details of all the routes, and of forthcoming events aimed at cyclists, can be accessed at www.bikeweek.org.uk.

FISHINGSalmon, sea trout and flounder may be caught in the Foyle, and salmon and trout are to be had in the upper reaches of the Faughan.

Glenowen Fisheries’ ‘put and take’ rainbow trout lake at the CregganCountryParkis also great value. T: 7136 3133; www.creggancountrypark.com. A game-rod licence is necessary for anglers fishing for salmon, sea trout, brown trout or rainbow trout. Coarse fishing in the Foyle area is unlicensed.

The angler can obtain advice and information from: LoughsAgency, 22 Victoria Road, Derry. T: 7134 2100; www.loughs-agency.org.

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FITNESSSUITES/GYMCurves, Rock Mills, Strand Road 7126 5061DW Sports Fitness, Crescent Link Retail Park 084 4249 5345Lifestyle Fitness, Brooke Park 7126 2637 Lifestyle Fitness, City Baths 7126 4459Lifestyle Fitness, Templemore Sports Complex 7128 9200

F0YLEPONTOONA convenient and secure berthing facility for marine leisure craft is located at Queen’s Quay, adjacent to the city council offices and not far from the centre of Derry. Foyle Pontoon also provides visitors with power and fresh water. Visiting craft should report to the Harbour Office on VHF Channel 14, Londonderry Port, Port Road, Lisahally, BT47 6FL. T: 7186 0313 (24hrs); www.londonderryport.com.

GOLF,GAA&RUGBYAt Prehen, the City of Derry Golf Club has a fine competition 18-hole golf course, backed up by a new 9-hole practice course. T: 7134 6369. The Foyle Golf Centre at 12 Alder Road also provides excellent golfing facilities and a driving range. It is open to the general public and tour-ists alike, T: 7135 2222; www.foylegolfcentre.co.uk. Other courses are available at: Ballyliffin, T: (0035374) 9376119; Greencastle, T: (0035374) 9381013; Lisfannon, T: (0035374) 9361027; Redcastle, T: (0035374) 9385555.

The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) organises Gaelic Football, Hurl-ing, Camogie and Handball competitions on a county level and at various local venues, with the main venue being Celtic Park in the Brandywell area. County Board – T: 7774 2990.

City of Derry Rugby Club has its playing fields and clubhouse at Judge’s Road off the Clooney Road dual carriageway. T: 7186 1101.

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PARKS&PLAYAREASThe city’s parks are open daily, in all weathers, to the public and provide the ideal location to avail of a leisurely stroll or more strenuous exercise and are ideal play areas for children of all ages. Most local parks are maintained by Derry City Council but others are community owned and facilitated by organisations such as the Big Lottery.

PONY/HORSERIDINGArdmore Stables, 8 Rushall Road, Ardmore 7134 5187Eglinton Equestrian Centre, Airfield Road, Eglinton 7181 0646

GREYHOUNDRACINGThe track is situated at the Brandywell Football Ground. Contact the Brandywell Greyhound Racing Co Ltd. T: 7126 5461.

Publicparksandplayareasinthecouncilareainclude:

Ballyarnett Country ParkBay RoadBishop’s Field Play ParkBond StreetBrooke ParkBull ParkClaudy Country ParkCreggan Country Park

Eglinton Village GreenGalliagh Neighbourhood ParkThe GlenKilfennan ParkLeafairMaydownOakland ParkPennyburn PlaytrailRiverviewShantallowSt Columb’s Park

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LISNAGELVINLEISURECENTREThe City Council’s Leisure Pool in the Lisnagelvin Leisure Centre in the Waterside is an example of the varied and imaginative leisure and entertainment opportunities available in the area. This new-style pool with an ozone purification plant, a wave-making machine, poolside cafeteria and lively imaginative decor has become a major attraction. The Centre also has sauna, solarium and general fitness facilities. Located nearby are football pitches and a bowls area. T: 7134 7695; www.derrycity.gov.uk.

PILOTS’ROWCENTREThe Pilots’ Row Centre in Rossville Street has a number of halls and function rooms and caters for the main indoor sports. It also has a photographers’ darkroom and an excellent snack bar. T: 7126 9418.

PREHENWATERSPORTCENTREA two-mile stretch of the east bank, upstream of Craigavon Bridge, is a popular area for water-sports activities with frequent sailing, rowing and canoeing events centred around the Prehen Watersport Centre.

STCOLUMB’SPARKLEISURECENTRESt Columb’s Park Leisure Centre, situated in a woodland park of approxi-mately 24 hectares, provides a sports hall and squash courts. T: 7134 3941; www.derrycity.gov.uk.

TEMPLEMORESPORTSCOMPLEXTemplemore Sports Complex, situated on the Buncrana Road, is the re-gional leisure centre for the North West and represents Derry City Council’s commitment to providing high-quality leisure facilities. In the complex, visitors can swim in the pools, make use of the refreshment facilities and the sauna suite, train in the fitness/weight room or play squash.

The main sports hall can cater for any indoor sport up to international level and has staged some major international tournaments, such as the European Boxing Championships and international table-tennis, as well as important basketball and volleyball matches. The hall is also used to stage such attractions as motor shows, concerts and ‘Ideal Home’ exhi-bitions. Outdoors, the complex has a variety of facilities including football pitches and running track. T: 7128 9200; www.derrycity.gov.uk.

eating out

Austins Café MezzoThe Diamond 7126 1817

Bistro 9Whitehouse Retail Park7137 0008 & 7137 0028Clooney Terrace7131 2777 & 7131 2888

Bridie’sWhitehouse Park 7137 3229Hatfield7137 0836 Boston Tea Party Craft Village 079 69717883

Brown’s Restaurant1 Bond’s Hill 7134 5180

Burger King New Market Street7136 5700

Buttery19 Strand Road 7126 7972

Café BloomVerbal Arts CentreMall Wall/Stable Lane7127 2517

Café Del MondoCraft Village 7136 6877

Café Fresco22 Waterloo Place7126 3030

Café Grianan8 William Street 7126 9236

Café NervosaNerve Centre7 Magazine Street 7126 0562

Café SoulShipquay Place079 7671 3244

Cappuccino’s31 Foyle Street 7137 0059

Cheers59 Strand Road7136 1527

Chilli’s 145 Strand Road 7126 2050

Custom House RestaurantCustom House Street7137 3366

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Da Vinci’sCulmore Road 7137 2074

Delacroix (Rix)Buncrana Road 7126 2990

Domino’s PizzaVictoria Road 7131 8788

Don’s Takeaway90 Bishop Street7137 7408

Encore BrasserieMillennium Forum 7137 2492

Emerald Palace26-28 William Street 7126 7706

ExchangeQueen’s Quay 7127 3990

Fiorentini’s67-69 Strand Road Not listed

Fitzroy’s 3 Carlisle Road 7126 6211

Flamin’ Jack’s (Strand Bar)31-35 Strand Road 7126 6400

Garage24A Queen’s Quay7136 9789

Gaslight1 Marlborough Terrace7137 0500

Icon Restaurant14-20 Dungiven Road 7134 3698

India House51-55 Carlisle Road 7126 0532

Java Coffee Shop33 Ferryquay Street 7136 2100

Kam House14-16 William Street 7137 2166

KFCStrand Road 7136 4756

Lakeview Café Creggan Country Park7136 3133

La Sosta Ristorante45a Carlisle Road 7137 4817

Mama MassallaQueen’s Court 7126 6646

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Mandarin KarmaQueen’s Quay 7126 3656

Martha’s VineyardBrunswick Superbowl 7137 1999

McDonald’sFoyleside Strand RoadCrescent Link Retail Park

O’Brien’s Sandwich Bar Foyleside Food Quarter 7136 9012

Paolo’s Pizzas50 Waterloo Street 7137 1898Whitehouse Park 7136 2634 Pitcher’s12 Alder Road 7135 8811 Quay West28 Boating Club Lane 7137 0977 Rafter’s122 Northland Road 7126 6080 Sandwich Company61 Strand Road7126 6771

Subway7 Crescent Link Retail ParkDa Vinci Complex, Culmore RoadRichmond Centre 1 Whitehouse Retail Park

Sushi Bar5 Great James Street7127 1555

Thompson’s On The RiverCity Hotel7136 5800

Timberquay100 Strand Road 7137 0020

Watts & Co162 Spencer Road7134 4875

Wheeler’sStrand Road 7126 6065

Yangtze Noodle BarFoyleside Food Quarter (unlisted)

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For more information on local restaurants – visit:

www.nwrestaurantguide.comwww.visitderry.com

www.derryvisitor.com

IrIsh-AmerIcAn steAkhouse

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59 strand road, Derry • tel: (028) 7136 1527

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Great deals all the year roundFree sangria summer specialMovie & Meal deal:£10.99 per person3-2-1 super special: 3-Course meal for 2 people with1 bottle of wine: only £29.95

lunches from £4.953-Course sunday lunch: £12.95open 7 days:12.30pm – last orders 10.00pmreservation service

ServicesBANKSBankofIreland: 15 Strand Road 7126 414112 Shipquay Street 7126 4992 4 Spencer Road 7131 8849FirstTrust: Crescent Link 7134 8442Sainsbury’s, Strand Road 7126 7722NorthernBank: 6 Shipquay Place 084 5602 6555Santander:17 The Diamond 084 5765 4321UlsterBank: Newmarket Street 7126 2230Culmore Road 7126 1882Bank hours: Times vary, generally 9.30am-4.30pm Mon-Fri.

BICYCLEHIRE&REPAIRSBee’s Cycles, Waterloo Street 7137 2155BM Cycles, 159 Clooney Road 7181 0063

BUREAUDECHANGE–Available from all banks and:NW Money Exchange: City of Derry Airport Not listedFoyleside Shopping Centre 7126 617127 Da Vinci Complex, Culmore Road 7136 7710Richmond Centre 7126 063676 Railway Road, Strabane 7138 2899Visitor & Convention Bureau 7126 7284

CARHIREAvis, City of Derry Airport 078 1621 3522Desmond Motors Ltd, 173 Strand Road 7136 7137 Europcar, City of Derry Airport 7181 2773Hertz, City of Derry Airport 7181 1994

COACHTOURSAirporter, 1 Bay Road, Culmore 7126 9996Executive Travel & Tours, 22 Daisyhill Park 7135 4013Lough Swilly, Foyle Street Depot 7126 2017Ulsterbus, Foyle Street Depot 7126 2261

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DRYCLEANERS/LAUNDROMATSPenny Clean, 2 Messine’s Terrace 7126 2186Smooth Operators, 17 Sackville Street 7136 0529

EMERGENCYSERVICESAmbulance, Fire, Police (FREE) 999Accident & Emergency Department,Altnagelvin Hospital, Glenshane Road 7134 5171Dental treatment: Peter Smith, 1 Sydney Terrace 7126 4155PSNI Police Station, Strand Road 7136 7337

GARAGES/CARREPAIRSDesmond Motors, 173 Strand Road 7136 7136John Street Tyre & Exhaust Centre, 15 John Street 7126 9797Modern Tyres, 138 Strand Road 7128 3000

GUIDEDTOURSCity Centre Rangers Service, Craft Village 7136 0169City Tours, 11 Carlisle Road 7127 1996Inner City Outer City Tours, Richmond Centre 7131 3172 Derrybluebadgeguide.com 7136 1311Derry Taxi Association, 21 Glenbrook Terrace 7126 0247DVCB, 44 Foyle Street 7126 7284Free Derry Tours, Gasyard Centre 7126 2812LegendDerry RoadTrain 078 1304 3147Maiden City Tours 7135 4561McNamara’s Walking Tours 078 8996 3858Top Tours Ireland 077 4024 9998Tours ‘N’ Trails 7136 7000

LIBRARIESNICentral Library, Foyle Street 7127 2310Hours: Mon & Thurs 8.30am-8.00pm; Tue, Wed & Fri 8.30am-5.30pm; Saturday 9.30am-4.30pm. www.ni-libraries.net

OPTICIANSDispensing Curtis, 8 Carlisle Road 7126 2652Mooney & Scott, 18 Queen Street 7136 2368

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POSTOFFICEMain Post Office, Custom House Street 084 5722 3344Hours: Mon-Fri 9.00am-5.30pm; Sat 9.00am-12.30pmSorting Office, Great James Street 7136 2577Ráth Mór Post Office, Ráth Mór Centre, Creggan 7136 5986Ebrington Post Office, Bond’s Street 7134 2613

RELIGIOUSSERVICESBaptist Church, Richill Park 7134 7028Church of Ireland (Anglican Communion) St Columb’s Cathedral, London Street 7126 7313Jehovah’s Witnesses, Knockwellan Park 7134 1328Methodist Church, Clooney Hall, Carlisle Road 7776 2300Presbyterian Church, Clooney Terrace 7134 1490Roman Catholic, St Eugene’s Cathedral, Great James St 7126 2894Salvation Army, Carlisle Road & Waterside 7134 3921

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SOLICITORSBabington & Croasdale, 9 Limavady Road 7131 0600MacDermott & McGurk, 12 Clarendon Street 7126 4415MCD Solicitors, 32 Great James Street Chambers 7136 5636

TAXISA1 Taxis, 7 Chapel Road 7134 2626Call-A-Cab, Spencer Road 7134 4940City Cabs, William Street 7126 4466Co-Op, 5 Sackville Street 7135 4442 Culmore Citywide Taxis 7135 0360 Derry Taxi Association, William St/Foyle Street 7126 0247Folly Cabs, 124 Beechwood Avenue 7126 2020Foyle Taxis, 10a Market Street 7126 3905Glassagh Taxis, Ráth Mór Business Park 7136 1111Maiden City, Lower Clarendon Street 7126 1666North West Taxi Proprietors Ltd, Ráth Mór Centre 7136 2556Taxi Co, 3 Lower Clarendon Street 7126 2626

TRANSLATION&LANGUAGESERVICESFoyle Language Services, 7-15 Foyle Street 7137 1535

TOURIST&EVENTINFORMATIONCity of Culture Office, Building 71, Ebrington 7131 0560www.cityofculture2013.comDerry Visitor & Convention Bureau, 44 Foyle Street 7126 7284www.derryvisitor.comFáilte Ireland, 44 Foyle Street 7136 9501Opening hours: Mon-Sat 9.00am-5.00pmExtended hours and weekends between July and September.

TRAVELAGENTSCo-op Travel, 10 Strand Road 7126 1514Des McLaughlin Travel, 13 Great James Street 7126 7527Gallagher Travel, 14 Strand Road 7126 1226 167 Spencer Road 7134 1715Premier Travel, 35 Carlisle Road 7126 3333Thomson Travel, 9 Waterloo Place 7126 0110

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eVents & festiVals 2012July – A Coastal InstallationVarious venues.T: 7131 0560www.cityofculture2013.com

July–August – All The Wall’s A StageSummer-long Walled City Cultural TrailT: 7137 7577www.derryvisitor.com

16–21 July – Foyle CupVarious venueswww.foylecup.com

26 July–5 August – Walled City Music FestivalMagee Campus. T: 7131 1288www.walledcitymusicfestival.com

28 July – Waterside Community Links FestivalVarious venues.T: 7134 594

28 July – Roaring Meg Custom Bike ShowCity WallsT: 7126 2812www.derryvisitor.com

4–11 August – Maiden City Festivalwith Bluegrass on the WallsT: 077 1327 3011www.maidencityfestival.com

5–7 August – Foyle Folk FestivalVarious venues.T: 7126 2812www.myspace.com/foylefolkfestival

5–15 August – Féile 2012Gasyard and other venues. T: 7126 2812www.freederry.org/feile

22–26 August – Foyle Pride Festivalwww.foylepride.org

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For more info on all events, consult: www.whatsonderrylondonderry.com or Derry Visitor and Convention Bureau, T: 7126 7284; www.derryvisitor.com

24–26 August – Guitar FestivalVarious venues. T: 7131 1288www.cityofderryguitarfestival.com

25 August – Picnic in the ParkBrooke Park T: 7137 0989

25 August – Irish Walled Towns Day Various venues.T:7136 5151www.derrycity.gov.uk

1–14 September – Big Tickle Comedy FestivalVarious venues.T: 7126 8027 www.derryplayhouse.co.uk

8 September – European Heritage Open DayVarious venues.www.ehsni.gov.uk

8 September – Big Oak FestivalPrehen HouseT: 7126 4117www.bigoakartsfest.com

8 September – Eglinton Annual ShowEglinton.T: 7181 0222

9 September – Waterside Half MarathonGransha grounds.T: 7136 5151www.derrycity.gov.uk

21 September – Culture NightVarious venues.T: 7136 5151www.cityofculture2013.com

26–31 October – Halloween CarnivalVarious venues. T: 7136 5151www.derrycity.gov.uk/halloween

31 October – Féile na SamhnaCultúrlann Uí Chanáin.T: 7126 4132www.culturlann-doire.ie

16–18 November – Crafts in the CityGuildhall.T: 7136 5151www.derrycity.gov.uk/crafts

16–30 November – Foyle Film FestivalVarious venues. T: 7126 7432www.foylefilmfestival.org.uk

21 November – ‘The Big Switch On’ Christmas Illuminations City Centre. T: 7136 5151www.derryvisitor.com

1 December – Shutting of the GatesVarious venues.T: 077 1327 3011www.siegeherostrail.com

21–23 December – Continental Christmas Market Guildhall Square.T: 7136 5151

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HOTELSBeech Hill Country House Hotel 32 Ardmore Roadwww.beech-hill.com 7134 9279

Best Western White Horse Hotel68 Clooney Road, Campsie www.whitehorsehotel.biz7186 0606

Broomhill Hotel Limavady Roadwww.derryaccommodation.com7134 7995

City Hotel 14-18 Queen’s Quaywww.cityhotelderry.com7136 5800

Derry City Travelodge22 Strand Road www.travelodge.ie/derry-hotel087 0191 1733

Everglades Hotel41-53 Prehen Roadwww.hastingshotels.com7132 1066

Ramada Da Vinci’s Hotel15 Culmore Roadwww.davincishotel.com7127 9111

Tower Hotel Butcher Streetwww.towerhotelderry.com7137 1000

Waterfoot HotelCaw Roundaboutwww.waterfoothotel.com7134 5500

SELFCATERINGAvish Cottage38 Kilnappy Road, Campsiewww.avishcottage.com077 3987 5523

Brewster’s10 Brewster’s Closewww.derryselfcatering.com7127 9000

BT48 Apartotel 112 Strand Roadwww.bt48apartotel.com7127 1574

Cathedral Cottage 16 London Street www.thesaddlershouse.com7126 9691

Derry Farm Cottages 74 Gortree Road, Drumahoewww.derryfarmcottages.com7130 1214

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GUESTHOUSESANDB&BSAbbey B&B4 Abbey Streetwww.abbeyaccommodation.com7127 9000

Arkle House 2 Coshquin Roadwww.derryhotel.co.uk7127 1156

Clarence House 15 Northland Road www.guesthouseireland.biz7126 5342

Groarty Manor64 Groarty Roadwww.bandbnorthernireland.com7126 1403

Iona Inn15-17 Spencer Roadwww.ionainn.com7134 3529

Saddler’s House 36 Great James Streetwww.thesaddlershouse.com7126 9691

Serendipity House26 Marlborough Streetwww.serendipityrooms.co.uk7126 4229

Sunbeam House 147 Sunbeam Terracewww.sunbeamhouse.com 7126 3606

GENERALDerry City Independent Hostel 44 Great James Streetwww.derry-hostel.co.uk 7128 0542

Derry Palace HostelAsylum Roadwww.paddyspalace.com7130 9051

St Columb‘s Park House 4 Limavady Road www.stcolumbsparkhouse.org7134 3080

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BARSAbercorn, 42 Abercorn Road 7126 5467 Anchor, 38 Ferryquay Street 7136 8601Argyle Arms, 71 Argyle Street 7126 4248Badger’s, 16-18 Orchard Street 7136 0763Bennigan’s, John Street 7126 1119Bentley, 3-5 Market Street 7137 1665Bluebell (Mailey’s), 130 Lecky Road Not listedBound for Boston, 27-31 Waterloo Street 7127 1315Brandywell Sports Bar, 2 Brandywell Road Not ListedCeltic Bar, Stanley’s Walk Not ListedCole’s, 135 Strand Road 7136 0556Carraig, 113-119 Strand Road 7126 7529Castle, 26 Waterloo Street 7126 6018Clarendon, 44 Strand Road 7126 3705Clooney, 8 Dungiven Road 7131 1249Collon, 8 Buncrana Road 7136 7877Da Vinci’s, 15 Culmore Road 7127 9111Delacroix, 18 Buncrana Road 7126 9483Derby, 63 Great James Street 7136 1635Dodd’s, 59 Foyle Road 7136 0560 Don, 18 Creggan Road 7126 1032Downey’s, 33 Shipquay Street 7126 0820Dungloe, 41-43 Waterloo Street 7126 7716Gainsborough, 5 Shipquay Place 7126 2994Gallery, 14-20 Dungiven Road 7134 3698Glen, Dungiven Road 7134 8808

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Grand Central, 27 Strand Road 7126 7826Gweedore, 61 Waterloo Street 7126 7295Ice Wharf, Lloyd’s No 1, Strand Road 7127 6610Magnet, 161 Culmore Road 7135 4497Metro, 3-4 Bank Place 7126 7401Monico, Custom House Street 7126 3121 Oakgrove, 88 Bishop Street 7126 0856Oval, 94 Duke Street 7134 4364Park Bar, 35 Francis Street 7126 4674Peadar O’Donnell’s, 59 Waterloo Street 7126 7295Phoenix, 10-14 Park Avenue 7126 8978Pitcher’s, 12 Alder Road, 7135 2222Mason’s, 10 Magazine Street 7136 0177Rafter’s, Northland Road 7126 6080River Inn, 36 Shipquay Street 7137 1965Rocking Chair, 15 Waterloo Street 7128 1200Sandino’s, Water Street 7130 9297Strand, 33 Strand Road 7126 0494Three Flowers, 66 Buncrana Road 7136 5515Tinney’s, 3 Patrick Street 7136 2091Tracy’s, 1 William Street 7126 9700Wetherspoon’s, The Diamond 7127 2880

NIGHTCLUBSCarraig, 113-121 Strand Road 7126 7529Earth, 135 Strand Road 7136 0556Gweedore, 61 Waterloo Street 7126 3513Nerve Centre, 7-8 Magazine Street 7126 0562Peaches/Strand Bar, 33 Strand Road 7126 0494Sandino’s, Water Street 7130 9297Sugar, 33 Shipquay Street 7126 6017

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• Food served daily

• live music & entertainment

• live sports events on big screens

• traditional open Fire

66 buncrana road derry

T: 028 7136 5515

The Glen Bar • 26-28 Dungiven RoadWaterside • L/Derry • T: 028 7134 8808

Where the craic is king and football shirts are banned. Where you Will get the best pint

of guinness in the city (probably). Where you can dally, debate and deliberate With the best of company. Where you can sip, sup or slosh in

perfect comfort With perfect hosts.

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CITYOFDERRYAIRPORTCity of Derry Airport on the Longfield Road, Eglinton, is 11km from the city centre on the main A2 road to Limavady. The airport’s location gives instant access to the North West and County Donegal. Facilities include an information desk, bar, restaurant, shop, conference suite, business lounge and children’s play area. Car hire and parking on site.

Seasonal and charter flights are available throughout the year direct to: London Stansted, Birmingham, Glasgow Prestwick, Liverpool, Alicante, Costa Dorado, Faro, Majorca, Salou and Tenerife.Flight providers: Ryanair (www.ryanair.com)Falcon Holidays (www.falconholidays.ie)Contact the airport directly for flight information:City of Derry Airport, Eglinton. T: 7181 0784www.cityofderryairport.com

AIRPORTEREXPRESSCOACHSERVICEAward-winning Airporter provides an express coach service from Derry City to Belfast City George Best Airport and Belfast International Airport.All coaches are now WiFi enabled. Private coach hire available. For timetable/reservations contact:Airporter Travel and Tours1 Bay RoadCulmore Road, Derry T: 7126 9996www.airporter.co.uk

ULSTERBUSSERVICES/TOURSMajor destinations from Derry by Ulsterbus include services to Belfast (Maiden City Flyer: 1hr 30mins), Coleraine (1hr), Limavady (35mins), Strabane (30mins), Dungiven (35mins) and Dublin (3hr 30mins). Times are approximate.

For details: Ulsterbus Depot, Foyle Street, Derry; T: 7126 2261Europa Bus Centre, Belfast: T: 9066 6630www.translink.co.uk.

NORTHERNIRELANDRAILWAYSNorthern Ireland Railways offers services from Derry to Coleraine. From Coleraine services branch either to Portrush via the University of Ulster (Coleraine campus) or to Belfast via Ballymena and Antrim. From Belfast Central Train station, it is possible to travel to Dublin Connolly Station on the Enterprise service.

Shuttle services from Foyle Street Ulsterbus Depot to the train station are also available. For details contact:NI Railways, Duke Street Station, Waterside, Derry T: 7134 2228; www.translink.co.uk.

LOUGHSWILLY&BUSÉIREANNSERVICESOperating out of the Foyle Street Ulsterbus Depot, Lough Swilly offers services from Derry to Fahan, Buncrana, Carndonagh, Dungloe, Letterkenny, Moville and Stroove.T: 7126 2017; www.loughswillybusco.com.Bus Éireann, Busaras, Dublin. T: (003531) 8366111; www.buseireann.ie.

NORTHWESTBUSWAYSRegular services from Derry to Carndonagh, Stroove and Moville. All buses depart from Patrick Street in Derry. T: (0035374) 9382619; www.foylecoaches.com.

MAGILLIGAN–GREENCASTLE&BUNCRANA–RATHMULLANFERRYThe Lough Foyle Ferry Company operate a car and foot-passenger ferry

service between Magilligan in County Derry and Greencastle in County Donegal. Operating times vary from 8.00am to 10.15pm depending on the time of year.

The Lough Foyle Ferry Company also operate a similar service between Buncrana and Rathmullan in County Donegal. Times vary from 9.00am to 8.10pm with seasonal variations. For details contact: The Lough Foyle Ferry CompanyThe Pier, Greencastle, County DonegalT: (0035374) 9381901www.loughfoyleferry.com.

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touring Donegal & inisHoWen

To the north and west of Derry, across the border in the Republic of Ireland, is the county of Donegal which is famous worldwide for its natural beauty.

GLENVEAGHNATIONALPARK(Below)Situated just north of Donegal’s most lively town, Letterkenny, is the Glenveagh National Park in which the visitor can enjoy some of Ireland’s finest scenery. Nature walks guide you through the 10,000 hectares of glens and mountains, and there is also Glenveagh Castle with its beautiful gardens to be explored. The park is open all year round from 10.00am to 6.00pm with some seasonal variations. Admission free. T: (0035374) 9137090; www.glenveaghnationalpark.ie.

INISHOWENPENINSULATo the north of Derry is the Inishowen Peninsula. This rugged but beauti-ful part of Donegal derives its name from the 5th century when Niall, the High King of Ireland, gave this region to his son Eoghan (Owen). Hence Inishowen – ‘the island of Owen’. The ‘Inishowen 100’ is a well-sign-posted, 100-mile scenic drive around the peninsula and is highly recommended.

GRIANANOFAILEACH(Below)Just 10km west of Derry is Grianan of Aileach, The Fortress of the Sun (from the Irish Grianan – sunny place, and Aileach – fortress). This ancient fort of the Northern High Kings is perched on the 240m height of Grianan Hill. Dating from c.2000 BC, it is said to have been built for Dagda, king of the Tuatha De Danann. In pagan days, it was used as a temple of the sun and later as a refuge for the womenfolk when the men went off to war. St Patrick is said to have preached at Grianan in 450 and baptised Eoghan, founder of the O’Neill clan, who later controlled most of the present counties of Derry, Tyrone and Armagh. The original fortress was largely destroyed in 1101, and the current structure dates from restoration work carried out between 1874 and 1879. The view from atop its 3.6m thick walls is breathtaking. Looking north: to the left is Lough Swilly, to the centre lies the mountainous Inishowen Peninsula and to the right is Lough Foyle. Looking east: the windswept scenery of County Donegal joins with the sweeping hills of Derry’s Creggan district in Northern Ireland. On the main approach road to Grianan is the beauti-ful circular St Aengus’s Church (Burt Chapel), voted Irish building of the last millennium.

BURTCASTLE&INCHCASTLE(Over)The O’Dohertys were the Gaelic rulers of Inishowen and the remains of many of their fortifications are scattered throughout the peninsula. Between Newtowncunningham and Bridgend can be seen the imposing ruins of Burt Castle. This was a 16th-century fortress of the O’Doherty clan, one of four guarding the southwest approaches to Inishowen, and in its day was a place of great strategic importance. Further on at Inch Island is Inch Castle, built in the early part of the 15th century and another stronghold of the once-power-ful O’Dohertys. Both Burt and Inch castles fell into the hands of the English after the failure of Sir Cahir O’Doherty’s short-lived rebellion in 1608.

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A few kilometres further on, the road emerges from hilly terrain and swings right at Fahan. The visitor can fully appreciate the beauty of Lough Swilly at this point – right up to Dunree Head and Fanad Head.

STMURA’SCROSS,FAHAN(Centre)In the 6th century, St Columb founded a monastery at Fahan, of which St Mura became the first abbot. He was later revered as the patron saint of this monastic settlement which developed into a centre of piety and learning. The settlement survived for seven centuries until its final abandonment in 1266. St Mura’s Cross, a magnificent example of early Irish art, is supposed to mark the last resting place of the saint himself, whose death is recorded as 645. It stands in the old graveyard and is over 2m in height and shaped like a headstone with a pointed top.

St Mura was also the patron saint of the O’Neill clan, and their close links led to the destruction of the abbey at Fahan in 1101, the same time as the destruction of the O’Neills’ fortress at Grianan. The ruins standing in the graveyard now are those of a Protestant church built during the Plantation at the beginning of the 17th century and in use up until 1820, when the new church of St Mura was built across the road. The old graveyard also contains the family grave of AgnesJones,

the respected pioneering nurse who dedicated her life to relieving poverty, pain and suffering wherever she came across it.

In the new graveyard, behind the church of St Mura, is a carved cross and memorial to mark the grave of 68 vic-tims of the sinking of the Laurentic, which struck a mine off Malin Head in January 1917. Over 350 out of a crew of 475 lost their lives. The Laurentic was carrying gold bars worth an estimated £5 million, most of which was eventually salvaged.

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RATHMULLAN&RAMELTONLooking across Lough Swilly from Fahan we can see the expansive strand at Rathmullan. It was from here in 1607 that one of Ireland’s most historic events took place when Hugh O’Neill, the Earl of Tyrone, was forced to flee the country with other Irish leaders to escape further English retribution after the Battle of Kinsale in 1603. This event, ‘The Flight of the Earls’, marked the end of autonomous Gaelic power in Ireland. The Donegal Ancestry Centre in nearby Ramelton is the official family history research/Genealogy Centre for County Donegal and provides a comprehensive research resource for those exploring details of their Donegal ancestors; www.donegalancestry.com.

DOAGHVISITORCENTRE&FAMINEVILLAGEThe Doagh Visitor Centre in Inishowen provides a variety of exhibitions telling the story of Famine and Eviction. It is also a place where the customs, traditions and history of the people of Inishowen are preserved. This attraction is redesigned each year to become Ireland’s version of Lapland in the months of November and December. T: (0035374) 9378078; www.doaghfaminevillage.com.

BUNCRANASix kilometres from Fahan is Buncrana, the chief town in the peninsula. The name of the town comes from the Irish Bun Cranncha – the mouth of the Crana, the river that enters Lough Swilly in the town. There is a local tradition that it was to Buncrana Castle that Wolfe Tone, the ‘father of Irish nationalism’, was taken after he was captured on board the French

warship Hoche in 1798 at Lough Swilly. The ship was later repaired and renamed HMS Donegal and subsequently fought under Nelson’s colours at the Battle of Trafalgar. No visit to Buncrana would be complete without a walk through Swan Park, a woodland pathway along the lower reaches of the Crana River (above). Also in Swan Park is O’Doherty’s Keep, a medieval tower house originally owned by Sir Cahir O’Doherty.

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NED’SPOINT&FATHERHEGARTY’SROCKFrom Swan Park, a path leads onto a walk along the beach north of Buncrana. About 800m along the path, beside Buncrana Lifeboat Station, is Ned’s Point Fort, a military structure designed to counter the threat of French invasion. The fort has been restored and is now open to the public. Further along, about 3km north of the town, is Father Hegarty’s Rock, named after a priest said to have been martyred there in penal times. His grave lies on the inland side of the path; a plaque marks the year of his death, 1711.

DUNREEHEAD&FORTDUNREEMILITARYMUSEUM(Above)Arriving at Dunree Head, there is a magnificent view of the beach, moun-tains and sea. The 18th-century fort at Dunree now houses a Military Museum. This helps capture and recreate both the importance of the Swilly as a safe anchorage and the role played by the fort in coastal defence over a 200-year period from the Napoleonic era to the Second World War. The Fort Dunree Military Museum is open June to September, Mon-Sat 10.30am-6.30pm and on Sundays 12.00noon-6.00pm. T: (0035374) 9361817; www.dunree.pro.ie.

CLONMANY&BALLYLIFFINThe view from the top of Mamore Gap in the Urris Hills is very rewarding. From here the road winds its way to Clonmany. This village is well worth a visit as is the waterfall on the Clonmany river at Glenview.

Not far from Clonmany is Ballyliffin, which has a 3km stretch of golden sand known as the Pollan Strand. At the north end of the Strand stands the remains of Carrickabraghey Castle, the second oldest in the peninsula.

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CARNDONAGH(Above)Carndonagh is 10km off to the east. This thriving market town is the hub of Inishowen. On the approach to the town we see the famous Donagh Cross standing at the entrance of the old graveyard. Also known as St Patrick’s Cross, it is one of the oldest of its kind in Ireland, dating back to the 7th century. It is regarded as one of the most important monu-ments of early Christian art in these islands.

MALINHEAD(Below)Ireland’s most northerly point, with its breathtaking view of the Atlantic Ocean, is Malin Head at the tip of Inishowen. About 32km southeast is Kinnagoe Bay where, in 1588, La Trinidad Valencera, a vessel of the Spanish Armada, foundered while fleeing the English fleet. The wreck was discovered by local divers in February 1971 and its artefacts are currently housed in the Tower Museum in Derry.

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GREENCASTLE,THEINISHOWENMARITIMEMUSEUM&PLANETARIUMOn the road back to Derry we pass through Greencastle. The castle which gives this quaint fishing village its name was built here in 1305 by Sir Richard de Burgo because of its strategic position at the mouth of Lough Foyle. Sir Richard’s grandson, William, imprisoned his cousin Walter de Burgo in the castle where he starved to death, an event com-memorated on the coat of arms of the City of Derry.

In the harbour at Greencastle is the Inishowen Maritime Museum and Planetarium. The museum contains numerous exhibits depicting the village’s historical connections to the sea, including a fully rigged ‘Greencastle Yawl’, the area’s traditional fishing boat, a nineteenth-century rocket cart used to aid survivors of shipwrecks, and examples of traditional Fanad curraghs (rowing boats) made from hazel rods and canvas.

The planetarium, one of only three in Ireland, focuses on how mari-ners were able to use the stars for navigation and boasts the ability to show the stars on any date and the changes that have occurred during the last two thousand years. Recently refurbished with theatre-style seating, it also presents a laser light show at the Summer weekends and is open all year round. Family and group rates available. T: (0035374) 9381363; www.inishowenmaritime.com.

MOVILLEJust along the coast is the town of Moville which comes alive in the Summer months with throngs of visitors, especially in the week of the regatta, which begins on August bank holiday Monday. It is also said to have one of the oldest bridges in Ireland sited in the grounds of Gulladuff House. The coastal path extends around the entire distance from Greencastle to Moville along the shores of Lough Foyle.

CAIRNVISITORCENTRESituated in Drumaweir in Greencastle, this Centre presents an ‘Ireland Through The Ages’ show which brings to life the changing heritage of Inishowen against the backdrop of Irish history – from the Celts to the Vikings and the Great Famine to the recent past. It also hosts ‘Kennedy: A Troubled Journey’ musical. A craft shop and tea room are also sited in the Centre. T: (0035374) 9381104; www.thecairncentre.com.

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IOSASCENTRE&CELTICPRAYERGARDEN/PILGRIMCENTREThe Island of Saints and Scholars (IOSAS) facility in Derryvane, Muff, is a six-acre prayer garden and visitor Centre where the ‘pilgrim’ is invited to reflect on the Irish saints and their relevance today. It is sponsored by the Columba Community of Prayer and Reconciliation. T: (0035374) 9384866; www.columbacommunity.com.

LOUGHFOYLEThe journey from Moville to Quigley’s Point provides a closer view of Lough Foyle. The Foyle has a course of 19km before reaching Derry City. According to tradition, Eoghan, after whom the peninsula is named, was buried in this area around 465. His youngest son was drowned in the lough and his body buried in this area which com-mands extensive views of the lough. The son’s name was Febal; thus the name Lough Foyle. The final journey back along the western shore of the Foyle takes us through Muff, a small village on the border between Donegal and Derry.

MONREAGHHERITAGECENTRE(Below)The Centre is situated at Carrigans, some 8kms from Derry in East Done-gal’s Laggan Valley. Based in a beautifully restored 19th-century manse, the Centre contains a wealth of information on Ulster Scots-Scots Irish tradi-tions. It gives a voice to the fascinating story of generations past that still have significant relevance today. There is a rich cultural history on which to draw from pre-Christian times, 17th-century Ulster Plantation and migration to the New World in the 18th and 19th centuries. Various events held throughout the year. Open: Tues-Fri 10.00am-4.30pm. Admission fee. Free entry for children 12 and under. T: (0035374) 9140708; www.monreagh-heritage-centre.com.

For further information on the Donegal area, contact: North West Tourism, Letterkenny. T: (0035374) 9121160; www.ireland-northwest.ie or Inishowen Tourism, T: (0035374) 9374933; www.visitin-ishowen.com, www.donegaldirect.ie; www.countydonegal.com.

Below is a selection of accommodation, bars and restaurants from across Donegal including hotels, B&Bs, Guest Houses, hostels and self-catering premises. Because of the rural nature of the area, most of the bars serve food and some have accommodation available. NB: To dial any of these numbers from outside the Republic of Ireland, use the dialling prefix ‘00 353’ and omit the first ‘0’ of the number.

An Grianán Hotel, Burt07493 68900

Arnold’s Hotel, Dunfanaghy07491 36208

Ballyliffin Lodge Hotel & Spa 07493 78200

Beach House Bar & Restaurant Buncrana 07493 61050

Caiseal Mara Hotel, Moville07493 82600

Carlton Redcastle Hotel 07493 85555

Carrickabraghey House Ballyliffin 07493 76977

Cruiskeen LawnBuncrana07493 62088

Cuan na Mara, Malin 07493 79121

Drift Inn, Buncrana 07493 61999

Excelsior Bar, Buncrana 07493 61127

Farren’s Bar, Malin Head 07493 70128

Frankie’s Nightclub, Raphoe07491 45153

Frontier Hotel & Restaurant Bridgend 07493 68667

Rossmore House, Malin 07493 79294

Harvey’s Point HotelLough Eske, 07497 22208

Harbour Inn, Buncrana 07493 21810

Inishowen Gateway Hotel Buncrana 07493 61144

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Johnny’s Cottage, Malin 07493 70638

Lake of Shadows Hotel, Buncrana 07493 61005

Linx Restaurant Ballyliffin Golf Club 07493 76119

Maidenrock Apartments Redcastle 07493 81445

Malin Hotel, Malin 07493 70606

McGrory’s HotelCuldaff07493 79104

McIntyre’s (19th Hole), Burnfoot07493 68419

Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny07491 22700

O’Flaherty’s Bar, Buncrana 07493 61305

Radisson SAS Hotel Letterkenny07491 94444 Railway Tavern, Fahan 07493 60137

RedDoor,Fahan0749360289

Redcastle Hotel, Golf and Spa07493 85555

Rosato’s, Moville07493 82247

Rusty Nail, Clonmany 07493 76116

Sean Tí, Greencastle07493 81178

Simpson’s, Carndonagh 07493 74499

Squealin’ Pig, Muff 07493 84068

Strand Hotel, Ballyliffin 07493 76107

Tullyarvan Mill Hostel Buncrana 07493 61613

Water’s Edge Restaurant Rathmullan 07491 58182

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Adventure One Surf School, Fanad 07491 50262

An Grianán Theatre Letterkenny 07491 20777

Arena 7 Ten-Pin Bowling Letterkenny07491 28853

Ballyliffin Golf Club 07493 76119

Buncrana Golf Club 07493 62279

Buncrana Leisure Centre 07493 61000

Charles Macklin Autumn School (October), Culdaff 07493 79104

Clonmany Festival (August) 07493 76477

Cooley Equestrian Centre, Moville 07493 5685

Cooley Pitch & Putt, Moville 07493 82054

Doagh Visitor & Famine CentreBallyliffin 07493 78078

Donegal Bay Waterbus Cruises 07497 23666

Donegal County Museum Letterkenny 07491 24613

Earagail Arts Festival (July) 07491 68800

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Glenview Stables and Equestrian Centre, Burnfoot0035387 9730809

Greencastle Golf Club 07493 81013

Inishowen Gateway Health & Fitness ClubBuncrana 07493 61144

Leisureland, Redcastle 07493 82306

Letterkenny Karting Centre 07491 29077

North West Golf Club, Lisfannon 07493 61715

Paintball Games, Letterkenny 07491 28086

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BANKSAIB:Buncrana 07493 61087BankofIreland:Carndonagh 07493 74156Moville 07493 82067Letterkenny 07491 22122UlsterBank: Buncrana 07493 62863Moville 07493 82896

BUREAUDECHANGEEuroxchanger: Bridgend 07493 86600

CARRENTALEnterprise Rent-A-Car, Letterkenny 07491 03202 EMERGENCYSERVICESGarda: Emergency 999Buncrana 07493 61555Letterkenny 07491 67100Moville 07493 82002Hospital:Letterkenny 07491 25888

FISHING/WATERSPORTSChartered Sea Angling, Malin 07493 70605Wet & Wild Outdoor Store,Letterkenny 07491 25118

MEDICALCENTRESMoville 07493 82408Buncrana 07493 63611

POSTOFFICESBuncrana 07493 61010Moville 07493 82016Malin Head 07493 70112

SHOPS/SHOPPINGCENTRESCarndonagh Shopping Centre 07493 74124 Harkin’s Gift Shop, Moville 07493 82288Inishowen Co-op, Carndonagh 07493 74178Letterkenny Shopping Centre 07491 23094Mac’s BookshopMain St, Buncrana 07493 63366

TOURISTINFORMATIONDonegal Tourist Information Buncrana 07493 62600Fáilte Ireland NW Tourist Office Letterkenny 07491 21160Inishowen Tourism 07493 74933

TRANSPORTBus Éireann 07491 31008Donegal Airport Carrickfinn 07495 48284Lough Foyle Ferry Company Greencastle 07493 81901McGinley Coach Travel 07491 35201

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HEADINGSOUTHThirteen kilometres southeast of the city on the road to Dungiven lie the 18 hectares of Ness Wood in the Burntollet Valley. This is open to the public all-year round. The wood is enchanting, with picturesque nature trails, picnic sites and footbridges. It contains Northern Ireland’s highest waterfall, Ness Fall (the wood gets its name from the Irish word for a waterfall – an eas), where the Burntollet River plunges 9m into a deep pool. A narrow gorge above the fall is known as Shane’s Leap, named after an 18th-century highwayman who leapt across the chasm to escape his pursuers.

To the north of the Ness, at Ballygroll, there are stone walls reported to be the remains of a stone-age settlement. Nearby Mullaboy church-yard has an ancient stone cross. A mile from the Ness is Loughermore Forest, which has some interesting walks amidst wild mountain scenery.

Further south, near Claudy, is Cumber House Riverside Park, a 22-hectare picnic area and nature reserve on the banks of the River Faughan.

At the head of the Faughan Valley lies Learmount Forest where a cara-van park is located. This delightful forest nestles in the shadow of the nearby Sperrin Mountains, which are interspersed with streams, forests and glens. The highest peak is Sawel at 672m.

HEADINGEASTTo the northeast of Derry, in the direction of Limavady, is an area of flat land reclaimed from the Foyle centuries ago and now dotted with small townships and villages.

At Magilligan Point is a large Martello Tower dating back to the Napoleonic era. This tower and a similar one on the opposite side of the Foyle at Greencastle were built to defend the entrance to the Foyle against French incursion. Benone Beach lies further east. This is said to be Ireland’s longest and most beautiful beach, especially the famous sweeping 10km-stretch facing the Atlantic. On a prominent cliff top at nearby Downhill is another famous circular landmark – Mussenden Temple. This is an exact copy of the Roman Temple of Vespa and was built by Frederick Augustus Hervey, a wealthy bishop of Derry and also

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ROEVALLEYCOUNTRYPARKNear Limavady is the Roe Valley Country Park where the River Roe flows through the many gorges in the valley. The disused electric plant and old mills which once lined the river have been restored to their former glory and there is a museum in a converted weaving shed. Camping and caravan facilities also provided. T: 7772 2074; www.doeni.gov.uk.

COUNTYANTRIMFurther east takes you to the beautiful Antrim Coast with the world famous Giant’s Causeway (below), the 14th-century Dunluce Castle and the popular seaside towns of Portrush and Portstewart. Also in this area is the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge and the world’s oldest distillery at Bushmills which produces Irish whiskey. T: 2073 3218; www.causewaycoastalroute.com.

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