The Derry Tour Co. Journal
Notes from the Walled City
Local guides, history and practical tips for your visit to Derry, written by an accredited guide who lives here.
Things to Do in Derry in One Day
A local's hour-by-hour plan for one full day in Derry, from the walls at breakfast to a trad session after dark, with rough timings and walking distances throughout.
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How to Get to Derry from Belfast, Dublin and City of Derry Airport
The practical options for reaching Derry by bus, train, car or plane, from Belfast, Dublin and City of Derry Airport, with rough journey times and who runs what.
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The Bogside Murals Explained
A plain, factual guide to the People's Gallery murals on Rossville Street: what each one shows and the event it marks, in the order you meet them on foot.
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Derry or Londonderry? The Story Behind the Two Names
One city, two names. The history behind Derry and Londonderry, from the 1613 charter to 'Stroke City', and why the choice still carries meaning for both communities.
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