"Londonderry/Derry - My first overseas assignment" Top 5 Page for this destination Derry by DrexelDragon

Derry Travel Guide: 219 reviews and 516 photos

L'derry/Derry from the Foyle Bridge - Derry

Coolkeeragh CCPP

I work in the power generation industry. I work for a certain general electric company. So, it requires me to travel to different project sites wherever they may be.

In March of 2004, I was assigned to the Coolkeeragh Combined Cycle Power Project in Londonderry/Derry, Northern Ireland. I was here for six months minus the ten days or so I spent in Lisbon, Portugal (see my travel guide) for Euro 2004. Looking back, I liked it very much there. Unfortunately, my time spent there would have been so much more enjoyable if I had been able to move into an apt., but that's another story. I ended up living in hotels the entire time I was there.

My ride-it was fun to drive! Seat Leon 1.6TDI

I got to see a good bit of Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Check out my travel guides and travelogues for more pictures and descriptions of where I went.

Last visit to Derry: Sep 2004
Intro Updated Nov 20, 2004
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Reviews (27)

Walk around the City Walls of Derry Things to Do (2)

If you've been reading my other travel guides, I've been consistently referring to the town as L'derry/Derry. This is... more travel advice

It looks ominous, but it's quite safe to view them - Derry

Bloody Sunday Murals Things to Do (2)

Contrary to popular belief, Bloody Sunday did not take place in Dublin or Belfast. It occurred in Londonderry/Derry. The... more travel advice

The Anchor Bar, red, and across is Java, purple. - Derry

Places to eat in L'derry/Derry Restaurants (9)

While I was there, I ate at several good places. Quaywest and the Exchange were my favorites. Both offer ecclectic menus... more travel advice

From about 5 stories up...the Guildhall and river. - Derry

Second best, but it's got a view... Hotels (6)

I stayed here the other 2 out of 6 months while I was on assignment in NI, and it was pretty good. The room was the best... more travel advice

Favorites (1)
Odds and ends
What to Pack (1)
Clothing
Transportation (2)
See All Airport - Flying to Londerry/Derry
Nightlife (3)
See All Mixed bunch

Tourist Traps (1)
River Foyle Boat Ride
Shopping (1)
Pretty much all here
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Fights
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Written Dec 10, 2004

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BillNJ Jul 25, 2009 at 6:18 PM

I am thinking about staying overnight in Derry later this year. Your tips and stories were both helpful and entertaining. Good job! Cheers from Exit 9 on the NJT, Bill
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jazz1234 Nov 26, 2007 at 9:29 AM

i have went to this restaurant and i am very pleased the food was excelent and the staff were very friendly
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Propermark Jun 19, 2007 at 9:42 AM

Nice Tips. I found them very informative. I am considering Derry for an exchange programme. Bye.
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dmrtn Mar 2, 2005 at 7:40 AM

Nice tips and agree with you about the Argyle. The Phoenix was also very good. But that guy:girl ratio is peculiar to Derry not the whole country ... Though I wish it was ;-) I lived in Derry for a year and the best desc. of it is "The Wild West"
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roz.van Jan 12, 2005 at 11:06 AM

Hi, roz from the east coast of N of I here. Just had to have a peek at the pages of someone who openly craves an ulster fry ;-) very nice, sound advice here...best wishes.
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orlikins Dec 21, 2004 at 1:01 PM

Abrakebabra doesnt count ;-)) but it is very alluring at 3am on a Saturday night!!
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RhineRoll Dec 10, 2004 at 12:11 PM

Very nice Derry page... so far just 2 quick visits, hoping to see more and stay longer next summer!