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County Londonderry (Ulster-Scots: Coontie Lunnonderrie), also known as County Derry (Irish: Contae Dhoire), is one of the six counties of Northern Ireland, one of the thirty-two counties of Ireland and one of the nine counties of Ulster.
Derry, [a] officially Londonderry, [b] [8] is the largest city in County Londonderry, the second-largest in Northern Ireland [9] [10] and the fifth-largest on the island of Ireland. [11] The old walled city lies on the west bank of the River Foyle , which is spanned by two road bridges and one footbridge.
County Derry is home to countless historical sites, walks and a glorious stretch of coastline. In the guide below, you’ll discover what to do in Derry City, first, before seeing the wider county’s main attractions.
Welcome to Derry~Londonderry, the home of Ireland's only completely intact historic Walled City, the Derry Girls, award winning museums and some of the greatest outdoor festivals in the world!
For a total contrast, head inland to explore County Londonderry’s lush green valleys, rich heritage and quiet waters. This is a key destination for slow-travel experiences from paddle-boarding along the River Foyle to cycling the Foyle Valley Cycle Route along quiet country roads and traffic-free paths.
County Londonderry is well-known for a number of things: its wild Atlantic coast, its famous siege and, of course, Derry~Londonderry, a historic walled city that acts as a cosmopolitan gateway between two epic touring routes – the Wild Atlantic Way and the Causeway Coastal Route.
Londonderry, city and former district, now in Derry City and Strabane district, northwestern Northern Ireland. Steeped in political turmoil, controversy surrounds the name of Northern Ireland’s second biggest city.
Discover Derry's fascinating, and at times turbulent, history at these unmissable sites, museums and memorials. Derry is a city and county in Northern Ireland with centuries of history to tell.
County Londonderry is one of the six historic counties of Ulster that in 1921 formed Northern Ireland within the United Kingdom. These counties have been abolished as units of local government, and since 2015 Londonderry is administered in three districts: Derry and Strabane, Causeway Coast and Glens, and Mid-Ulster.
Discover the poignant tales of the Siege of Derry at the immersive Siege Museum, and unwind in the vibrant Ebrington Square, a former military parade ground transformed into a dynamic public space. From the golden shores of Benone Strand to the historical allure of Bellaghy Bawn, County Derry offers a diverse range of experiences waiting to be ...