Language - or more to the point Derry lingo can be a bit of a communication barrier sometimes. Derry people do not speak normal English!! And they talk fast which really doesn't help matters. I was fluent in English when I moved here in '96, now I'm fluent in Derry lingo as well :o) I'd recommend an excellent (and very funny) book written by Seamus McConnell: 'The Ultimate Wile Big Derry Phrasebook' (available in most book shops), or as a quick reference guide get yourself a Derry Lingo t-shirt at one of the market stalls outside the Tower museum.
Updated Jan 13, 2003
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My city of choice. I moved here at the start of 1996. A great city to live in and visit. A great base to discover the North-West of Ireland and the Antrim coast. Don't be put off coming here on...
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Derry is just a must go to spot in Nothern Ireland. It is a great town with great bars, cafes, eateries, clubs, and historical spots (see, got in the academic). Take a walking tour with someone who......
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Derry is a small beautiful city located in the north part of Ireland, though it is not very big the city has a lot of interesting places to visit and things to do. The main atractions are the walls,...
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