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1 Review You cannot come to Derry without visiting the Bogside with its murals painted by the by now famous Bogside Artists and the even more famous Free Derry corner. The wall was originally the gable wall of a house on the Lecky Road where many civil rights demonstrations and public meetings were held....
2 Reviews A 20-or-so mile cycle route along the river Foyle. It takes you from Derry all the way to the border towns of Strabane and Lifford. Escape the traffic! You ride through quiet country roads and county lanes and get great views of the river and the surrounding countryside. Obviously you don't need a...
1 Review Derry is also known as the Maiden City. That's because since the walls were built, they have never been brought down. All of the walls you see are original. Well, apart from the stretch that construction workers managed to collapse when they built the Millenium Theatre! You can walk all around the...
1 Review UPDATE February 2004: The Tower museum is closed for renovations until further notice. If you want to learn about the history of Derry, then the Tower Museum is the best place to start. It tells you the whole history starting with the first settlers who arrived here and lived on Oysters, the...
laurentka Says: Not so much a must-see activity but a handy Internet cafe. If you need access to your e-mail or want to look up something on the web, book your next flight, then head here. They also provide you with coffees, teas, toasties, sandwiches...
Iona Inn: My favourite B+B in Derry
dmrtn Says: The B+B itself is pretty standard. Clean, tidy, all the good stuff, but the people who run it are just really friendly and I love staying there. Its attached to a pub but is in the building next door to it so is not noisy. Friendly staff and owners.
Derry City Independent Hostel: Derry City Independent Hostel
laurentka Says: Never really had the need to stay in a hostel or hotel in Derry, but I've only heard good things about this place. Ideal when travelling on a tight budget. I do have fond memories of staying in independent hostels on a lot of my travels through Ireland, there's usually...
Derry City Hostel: Derry City Hostel
laurentka Says: UPDATE 30/11/03Well, it looks like the Hostel is now closed for good. I read in the paper that the Nerve Centre is going to exapand into it. Which in itself is a good thing as they do great work in all forms multimedia and provide local musicians with practice rooms,...
laurentka Says: Prices start at £69 for a single room, £89 for a twin/double. One of the newest hotels in the city centre, the only hotel within the city walls. More 'up-market'.UPDATE: We had our X-Mas party there, and I have to say that I really wasn't impressed with the food!
Claude's: Sunday morning breakfast
laurentka Says: Well OK, the place is not just opened on Sundays but all through the week. But it's one of the only places where you get a decent breakfast early (I guess from about 9 or 9.30am onwards) on a Sunday morning! Sunday mornings in this city are pretty much dead until the shops...
1 Review This venue is primarily a multimedia centre. It has training facilities for all kinds of audio/video. They also hire out practice rooms to local bands and have a small cinema. But the main attraction must be the stage. It's only since they opened their new premises in Magazine Street that we...
1 Review UPDATE February 2004: It looks like the boys have problems getting the boat rented again due to Insurance costs (which are sky high in Northern Ireland for anything with an engine!). But they still do the nights in Sandinos. Check their website for dates. My mate Chaz (see pic) organises this...
1 Review 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...
laurentka Says: Derry people are a very friendly and hospitable bunch. If you're in a bar in company of locals and they buy a round then you'll be sort of expected to buy a round at some point as well. It's kinda tradition. Don't worry if you forget, someone will remind you when it's your...
1 Review If you haven't got a car then rent one for a day and head across the border into Donegal. Right across the border you have the start of the Inishowen peninsula. Look out for the Inishowen 100 signs. They lead you all along the coast, passing beauty spots with great views. It takes you up through...
laurentka Says: If you ever wanted to know what the atmosphere is like at an Old Firm game (Glasgow Celtic FC - Glasgow Rangers FC) then head to the Post Office Social Club on match day. You find it in Great James' Street just across from the Sorting Office. Get there early if you want a...
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What About Ye Mucker? - 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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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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