Walk the walls of Londonderry / Derry and listen to the history of this ancient city going back to 546 ad when St Colmcille founded his first abbey. Walking tours usually last one to two hours which includes entry to St Columbs Cathedral.
VISIT THE BISHOPS PALACE, AND
SEE A MASONIC TEMPLE
The City can be called Londonderry / Derry /
or the Maiden City
Find out why we can have different names
HEAR THE STORY OF THE BATTLE OF THE BOGSIDE AND 1972 BLOODY SUNDAY
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Visit Donegal, travel to the most northerly point of Ireland Malin Head headmarked by the old19 century Signal Tower, which was connected to the Marconi Radio Company operating through both World Wars This station witnessed many historic events. On April 3rd 1912 records show the ill fated Titanic tested its radio equipment with this station
Observe the small farming communities on the most westerly point , most of the houses are still thatched with huge peat stacks beside them. Travel to Carndonagh and view St Patricks Cross, one of the most elaborate early crosses in Ireland dating back to early 7th century. The coach journey usually takes 2hrs and visits most of the romantic areas of lovely Donegal.
A wothwhile visit for scenery
and history
The Giant's Causeway
One of the wonders of the world the Giants Causeway is approx 30 miles from Derry. The coach journey travels along the Antrim coast noted for its beautiful scenery ,skirting along the famous Royal Portrush Golf links For those who want to sample 'the water of life' then a visit can be arranged to Bushmills Distillery ,established in 1608
The White Rocks near the Giants Causeway lead to a basalt tower which is crowned by Dunluce Castle. It is believed Richard de Burgo built the castle during the Anglo Norman reign in Ireland
The castle which is one of the most photographed ancient monuments in Ireland has been fought over many times in the past and is surrounded by myths and legends
A visitor must see
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