Derry or Londonderry? How about Legenderry!
I have told you about the fantastic adventure I had through Northern Ireland, chasing the Game of Thrones filming locations (did you watch Monday’s episode? Epic!). In today’s post I will focus on the perfect itinerary for your visit to Derry, the second largest city in Northern Ireland, giving you suggestions on where to sleep, where to eat, where to party and what to see. But first, what’s with the name? Is it Derry? Is it Londonderry? Is it Derry Londonderry? Derry City Council by any chance? Officially it is Londonderry. The city has been added the London prefix in 1613, when it was granted a Royal Charter by King James I. While the unionists prefer to call it Londonderry, the nationalists prefer Derry. Visiting the city however I noticed that locals have actually adopted Legenderry as their unofficial name and no surprises here! Derry is a gem waiting to be discovered by tourists! In my article I have used mostly the name Derry because it is shorter. How to ge...