The Derry Castle was a 1,367 ton iron barque built at Glasgow in 1883, and initially operating out of Limerick, Ireland. She had been registered there on 19 November 1883 by Francis Spaight …

Dec 29, 2023 · The 6 counties of Northern Ireland (Antrim, Armagh, Tyrone, Derry, Fermanagh and Down) are home to many an ancient castle. Some, like Dunluce Castle, are in ruins while …

It perches dramatically on a 120 ft cliff top, high above the Atlantic Ocean on the north-western coast of Northern Ireland, offering spectacular views westwards over Downhill Strand towards …

This List of Castles in Ireland, be they in Northern Ireland (United Kingdom) or in the Republic of Ireland, is organised by county within their respective jurisdiction. Republic of Ireland [ edit ]

The Derry Castle was a 1,367 ton iron barque built at Glasgow in 1883 but operating out of Limerick for Spaights and Sons. It was so named after a castle on the banks of Lough Derg,...

The story of the castle and it’s incumbent family is quite a read and involves saving a Scottish Queen, battles against Cromwell, a 90 year old bishop riding by horseback for 24 hours, high …

Discover the iconic setting of Derry Girls, award-winning museums, and some of the world’s biggest outdoor festivals! With world-class attractions right on our doorstep and a lively, …

The Derry Walls are the largest ancient monument in state care in Northern Ireland and have the longest, complete circuit of ramparts of any of the remaining 30 walled towns in Ireland. To …

Lewis records Derry Castle as the seat of M.P. Head. In 1840 the Ordnance Survey Name Books describe the demesne at Derry as "chiefly composed of platation and ornamental ground. …

Derry's walls, also known as the Walls of Derry, were originally built by the Irish Society between 1613 and 1619, under the supervision of the London builder and architect Peter Benson.