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Hill of The O’Neill & Ranfurly House
One of Ireland and Europe’s most important heritage sites – Hill of The O’Neill. From here the famous O’Neill dynasty utilized a stunning 360˙view of the province of Ulster to rule Gaelic Ireland for over 300 years.
Carleton’s Cottage
Visit the childhood home of the much-loved Victorian novelist William Carleton, well versed in Irish folklore and described by Yeats as ‘the greatest novelist of Ireland’. An annual literary festival held in August in the Clogher Valley celebrates Carleton’s work.
Screening of ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’
Forum for Alternative Belfast (FAB) & Belfast Film Festival screen this classic with a special introduction by author of ‘Hidden Belfast’, Raymond O’Regan.
Derry City Walls
The best way to experience these magnificent 400yr old walls is by taking a stroll along the rampart walkway. Today we did just that and captured a few 360° panoramic photos while there.
Triumphal Arch Lodge
Stay in the Triumphal Arch Lodge, a Grade B Listed Building and part of the Colebrooke Estate. This lodge is one of the gateways to Colebrooke Park, one of Ireland’s most important and historic stately homes which was recently renovated and refurbished by the present Viscount and Viscountess Brookeborough.
Darkley House
Darkley House was a symbol of power and prestige in the linen period of the 18th century and decisions made in the house affected the whole region.
St Columb’s Hall
In its heyday, Derry’s St Columb’s Hall was a vibrant, much-loved theatre attracting many thousands through its doors in pursuit of escape and entertainment.
Crom Castle West Wing
Set in rolling parkland amidst an archipelago of wooded islands and peninsulae in tranquil Upper Lough Erne, the Crom Estate in County Fermanagh, the historic seat of the Earls of Erne for over 350 years, enjoys an unrivalled location in the heart of Ireland’s Lake District.
First Derry Presbyterian Church
Located within the city’s Walls, First Derry Presbyterian Church has a significant historical context. It is believed to be on the site of an earlier Presbyterian church founded in 1690, as a reward for the bravery of the Presbyterian’s during the Siege of Derry in 1689.
Northern Counties Club Derry
24 Bishop Street is a impressive 3-storey building within the historic walled city of Derry-Londonderry, and the site of the former Northern Counties Club, which acted as an iconic base for the business and civic leaders of the city for many years.
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