County Derry
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County Derry

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County Derry : Must-See Attractions

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Derry Walls

The Derrys Walls are one of the most popular attractions for tourists visiting Derry!
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Downhill Beach

A pretty beach in Castlerock, Northern Ireland. A great spot to put your towel down and take a dip!
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Aughlish

Aughlish is a Bronze Age megalithic complex comprising 6 stone circles and 2 alignments. It's easy to get to and ideal for a short stroll!
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The Mountsandel Fort

Mountsandel Fort is a prehistoric Irish fort in County Derry. Dating from the Mesolithic period, it takes the form of a grassy mound, hollowed out at its center, overlooking the River Bann.
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Festivals to Check Out: County Derry

Music, culture, and traditions: Discover the festivals that shape life in County Derry.

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Fright Night

After dark, the forest at The Jungle takes on a different character. Figures appear between the trees, paths vanish into the darkness, and actors…

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Derry Halloween

When night falls over Derry’s city walls, the city gates seem to open onto another world. Banshees, skeletons, Celtic creatures and costumed characters then…

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County Derry

County Derry (also called Londonderry) is a beautiful region in Northern Ireland, known for its lovely coastline and the beauty of its countryside. It also has some rather nice archaeological sites, which are very well preserved.

Visiting County Derry

A region steeped in history…

However, the Derry area is also sadly famous for its painful history, involving two communities: the Catholic republicans and the Protestant unionists, both clashing since the second half of the 20th century. It was in this region, more precisely in the city of Derry, that the terrible Bloody Sunday episode (1972) took place.

Fortunately, the current peace process has helped improve the political situation in the region, and conflicts have greatly diminished…