Derry (Londonderry), Northern Ireland

Derry is the second biggest city in Northern Ireland. It is also called Londonderry when it received a Royal Charter from King James I in 1613, which was when the prefix London was added to its name. Today the city is more popularly known simply as Derry, although Londonderry remains a legal name.

The city of Derry was originally established on the west bank of the River Foyle. Today it straddles both banks of the river. The city has a population of around 110,000 2011 estimate). The city is on the northwestern part of Northern Ireland, close to the border of County Donegal in the Republic of Ireland.

Derry, Northern Ireland
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The Derry area is one of the oldest continuously inhabited in Ireland. A monastery was established in the area in the 6th century by Saint Columba. It is today's St Columba's Cathedral.

The modern city of Derry was the first planned city in Ireland. The construction of Derry began in 1613. The city was planned in a grid pattern which was later adopted by most cities in North America.

Sectarian conflicts rocked Derry through its history, and the lost of many lives on both sides. The Troubles, as the conflict was known, only subsided followeing ceasefire in 1991.

Dungloe Bar, Derry, Northern Ireland
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Visiting Derry

The City of Derry Airport (LDY) gets flights from Dublin, London Luton, London Stansted, Edinburgh, Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham, Faro and Liverpool. The public bus service from the airport is not entirely reliable, so you should consider taking the taxi, which costs around £12 to get to downtown.

Places of Interest in Derry

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