Tag Archives: Derry

Top 5 Places to be in Ireland this Halloween

Posted on October 3, 2025 by Irish Tourism

Did you know Halloween originally dates back to the ancient Celtic Festival of Samhain?! Even today, Ireland is still the place to be for Halloween! Continue reading →

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2013 City of Culture Celebrations begin in Derry

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Derry kicked off its years as the city of culture and style at the weekend with an impressive concert that was co-hosted by actors Amanda Burton and Jimmy Nesbitt and featured some of the North most renowned musicians such as; … Continue reading →

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Derry fourth in 2013 Lonely Planet Guide

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

Good news for Ireland for next year, not only will 2013 see the Irish Gathering in full force, but one of the islands key cities has been cited in Lonely Planets top ten list of cities worth visiting in 2013. … Continue reading →

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Why Finn McCool is Still Cool?

Posted on February 4, 2008 by Kristel Enkelberg

Finn McCool, a 52 ½ feet tall Irish hunter-warrior was known as a friendly giant and is something of a symbol for County Antrim hospitality today. People could often see him and his wife Oonagh gazing across the sea waving … Continue reading →

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Banks of the Foyle Halloween Carnival: October 31-Nov 1

Posted on November 23, 2007 by genevieve.tuit

With no plans for Halloween and never having been North of the border I was delighted to be invited to Derry for the Banks of the Foyle Halloween Carnival by the Derry Visitor & Convention Bureau. I was greatly looking … Continue reading →

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