Derry (city) in General

Well, I?ve reviewed the restaurants, I think it would be rude of me not to tell everyone of the city I?m so fond of! I don?t live in Derry (although I live quite close) but I went to Magee College there, and still visit my ?fella? there at least once a week, so I shall tell you all of this beautiful place. ??In my memory, I will always see, the town that I, have loved so well?? © Phil Coulter Derry/ Doire/ Londonderry- the city so good they named it thrice! Delete name as appropriate depending on which political belief you hold is Northern Ireland?s second city. (I assume they made a mistake ...  Read the complete review

My mum comes from Derry so I've spent a lot of time there over the years. However, this is really the first time I've seen it from a tourist's point of view. My husband and I decided to go over and stay with my Aunt for a long weekend to celebrate our 3rd wedding anniversary. My Aunt stays on the banks of the Foyle just 10 minutes walk from the city centre. I think one of the things I like most about Derry is that the city centre is very compact so everything can be reached on foot. I've always found Derry a good base for visiting other towns and villages round about and the bus station on Foyle Street offers a good selection of day ...  Read the complete review

Derry is one of the longest continuously inhabited places in Ireland. The earliest historical references date to the sixth century A.D. when a monastery was founded there, but for thousands of years before that people had been living in the vicinity. These 'prehistoric' people left traces of their existence in the various archaeological sites and objects which often come to light in this area. The name Derry derives from the old Irish word Daire meaning an oak grove, particularly an oak grove on an island totally or partly surrounded by water or peat bog. Such was the case at Derry. The original oak grove which gave its name to the city and the various ...  Read the complete review