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Downhill Beach
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The golden sands at Downhill beach stretch down through benone strand to Magilligan Point. with a glorious mountain backdrop and a picturesque view of the 18th century Mussenden Temple proudly cresting the cliff top, the beach is a wonderful area of natural beauty. on cliff top the temple and downhill Castle present a beautiful location where you can overlook counties Antrim and Londonderry and gaze across the bay at the beautiful Donegal Coast and hills.
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Website:
Discover Northern Ireland
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Tel: (028) 2073 1582 |
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roe valley country park
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Roe Valley Country Park is a spectacular woodland park in the home town of the famous song 'Danny Boy'. It is a naturally beautiful location, with the surging river roe running through it, where you can find peace & tranquility, historical interest, or a wide range of action activities. in the park you will find a museum, a visitors centre, a cafe, forest walks, riverside rambles, salmon and trout fishing, , rock climbing and canoeing. take in the sights and discover the legends of the irish clan's who lived there. includes disability access.
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Website:
Discover Northern Ireland
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Tel: 028 7772 2074 |
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Lough Foyle Ferry to donegal
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The Lough Foyle car and passenger ferry takes only 20 minutes to cross from magilligan point in co londonderry to greencastle in county donegal. you can view the picturesque donegal hills from magilligan point or you can take the short trip to the ferry, which runs continuously throughout the day, and cross to the irish republic and tour the hills and the beautiful and quaint coastal towns. Sailings operate 365 days a year. disability access.
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Lough Foyle Ferry
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Tel: (00353 74) 9381901 |
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Mussenden Temple
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Frederick Hervey, Bishop of Derry, had an appetite for drama and chose a wild coastal headland for a mansion and temple. The mansion is in ruins but the landscape park remains. Follow paths through the sheltered gardens or along the cliff tops for views of the North Coast. On a cliff top, he built the circular Mussenden Temple as a library, imitating the Temple of Vesta in Tivoli.
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Discover Northern Ireland
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Binevenagh 'Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty'
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Binenvenagh is renowned for its impressive cliffs that provide a perfect alpine cliff ledge for many rare plants and mosses. It is home also to a standing stone that has become known as the Finn MacCool Finger Stone, relating to the famous giant reputed to have lived in the area many years ago.
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Website:
Discover Northern Ireland
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Historical City Of Derry
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A walk around the walls in Londonderry reveals a splendid city crammed full of history, heritage, interest and a vibrant cultural scene.
Derry (Londonderry) is the only remaining completely walled city in Ireland and one of the finest examples of Walled Cities in Europe. The Walls were built during the period 1613-1618 by the honourable, the Irish Society as defences for early seventeenth century settlers from England and Scotland.
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Website:
Discover Northern Ireland
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Sperrin Hills
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Sperrins Region, County Tyrone and County Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland. Accommodation, activities, visitor attractions, entertainment, events. The perfect destination in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The Sperrins are the largest and least explored mountain range in Northern Ireland with dramatic landscapes, rivers teaming with life, mountains, valleys, forests, lakes, outdoor pursuits, indoor pursuits... something for everyone!.
The region is extremely accessible, Belfast airports and ferry ports, as well as Derry City airport are all within one hour of the Sperrins Region.
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Sperrin Tourism
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Tel: 028 8674 7700 |
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Causeway Coastal Route
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The Giants Causeway Coast and Antrim Glens – an area of unsurpassed beauty, a unique fusion of tangible heritage and magnificent scenery. An area whose breathtaking and rugged coastline merges into the romantic landscape of its deep silent glens and lush forest parks.
The wonders don't stop there as the region has been made famous by the Causeway Coastal Route which is seen as the 'Essential Irish Journey' and one of the most outstanding scenic drives in the world featuring the Giant's Causeway. It's a voyage not to be rushed and provides a journey of exploration, where imagination meets reality and where every village and town, castle and rocky shore are waiting to be discovered.
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Causeway Coast and Glens
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Banagher Glen
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Banagher Glen lies just three miles south west of Dungiven and is a secluded, steep wooded glen leading to Altnaheglish Reservoir and Banagher Dam. One of the oldest ancient oak woodlands in Ireland, Banagher Glen is a Nature Reserve and Special Area of Conservation. A peaceful place the Glen itself offers a tranquil place to walk whilst a 14 km circular walk is available through extensive Banagher Forest, Co. Londonderry’s largest commercial forest.
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N Ireland Environment
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Roe Park Golf Club
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This golf course is an outstanding feature of Radisson SAS Roe Park Resort, where superb accommodation and amenities combine in a historic riverside estate. The 18 hole parkland layout takes full advantage of this beautiful setting, with Lough Foyle and the Inishowen Peninsula providing a dramatic backdrop.
Water comes into play on five holes, with a challenging par 4 to finish. A first class clubhouse is surrounded by excellent golfing facilities including an Indoor Interactive Video Coaching System, 18 bay driving range, short game area and putting green.
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Website:
Radisson Golf Club
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Tel: 028 7776 0105 |
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Roe Estuary Nature Reserve
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From a distance, the mud flats of the Roe Estuary exposed at low tide appear dull and lifeless - but underneath they hide a secret. Concealed by the mud are vast numbers of small seashore animals such as lugworms, shrimps, ragworms and periwinkles. There are also large beds of mussels and extensive areas covered in a plant known as eel-grass.
All these are the food sources that act as a magnet for many of the thousands of migrating waders, ducks, swans and geese that stop over on Lough Foyle each winter.
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Website:
N Ireland Environment
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Tel: 028 7776 3982 |
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Action, Sports & Entertainment |
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limavady jazz & blues festival
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The annual jazz and blues festival in limavady takes place from thursday to sunday in early june and is regarded as one of the towns premier events with an infectious atmosphere and warm hospitality for the numerous visitors. this swinging jazz and blues event is noted for the great craic and friendly ambience with events taking place at various bars, clubs and venues throughout the town. soak up the good weather, the great music and the inevitables barbeques in the home of 'Danny boy'.
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Date: 11 To 14 june 2009 |
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Website:
http://www.limavadyjazzandblues.com
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Tel: (028) 777 62979 |
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the danny boy festival -
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Limavady, in the heart of the roe valley, is the home of the world famous tune 'the londonderry air', better known as the music to the famous song 'Danny boy'. The Danny Boy Festival celebrates the town’s connection with Northern Ireland’s famous song through the colourful and cultural mix of music, sport, entertainment and displays of rural crafts and traditions. this is a vibrant community festival taking place annually in early may with international artists and international visitors.
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Date: 30 apr 2009 |
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Website:
http://www.dannyboyfestival.com
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Tel: (028) 777 60304 |
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Cycle Route 93
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The 22-mile stunning cycle route along the North Atlantic coast from Castlerock to the Giant's Causeway, via Coleraine, forms part of National Route 93. Passing through the resort towns of Portrush and Portstewart, the route is well signed with many dedicated, cycle-friendly measures that offer traffic-free cycling for much of the route
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Website:
Cycle NI Route 93
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Tel: 028 9030 3930 |
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Cycle Northern Ireland
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Cycle through Northern Ireland and you will be rewarded with incredible views of vast and varied landscapes, from dramatic coasts to patchwork fields that blanket the rolling hills. This website is your definitive guide to cycling in Northern Ireland, giving excellent information on cycle routes for both the touring cyclist and for those who want to take a short bike ride.
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Cycle Northern Ireland
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