Derry

Northern Ireland

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April 25th 2009
An excursion today into Northern Ireland. First stop at Drumcliffe to see the grave of WB Yeats, then into Northern Ireland and a visit to the Belleek Pottery factory. Then through Omagh and onto Derry. A drive through the Bogside, scenes of much sectarian violence during the Troubles, and a walk around their city walls. On the drive home, a visit to Donegal ... read more

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