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Thanks for taking a look at my travelogue. I still enjoy taking an occasional look at the original diary and my favourite photos of the trip. As time goes on I am all the more glad I kept it This year I am off to China in September for the Foyle ...
... the famine in Biafra Nigeria in 1968. In June 1968 a group calling itself "Africa Concern" launched an appeal for the people of Ireland to send a ship full of aid to the suffering people. In three months quarter a million pounds was raised (this was 1968 ...
... the three charities. I am funding the full cost of the trip myself. The bank account is at; Bank of Ireland, 15 Strand Road, Derry. Account Name: EU Charity Cycle I am hoping that loads of people will donate small amounts. I would love hundreds ...
Well, the grand tour is all over bar the shouting. Looking back over some of these entries brings back great memories. I'm really glad I kept this, although at time it was hard work, some I wrote when I was tired, some when I was a bit drunk, some when I ...
55 Glenfada Park, Derry, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
City Centre, Derry, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
7 Meenan Square, Bogside Derry, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Water Street, Derry, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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Travelling to Ireland
Posted on Sep 28, 2009, 16:30:32
Hi Mike, Yeah it's to do with the history - when Ireland was one whole country, it was called 'Derry', when Northern Ireland became part of the UK, it became 'Londonderry'. Then, so that it offends no one, they actually refer to it ...
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Travelling to Ireland
Posted on Sep 26, 2009, 18:31:16
Thanks Kathryn, That was another great post too. My friend Robert said that when you get to Ireland that as I am English I must not say Londonderry as it really annoys the locals. He said to say Derry instead. I don't know if he was pulling my leg or ...
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Northern Irish words and slang
Posted on Feb 5, 2009, 08:12:00
... . And I also love the way the Scottish accent sounds when saying stuff like 'curly wurly' and 'girls', it's so funny! Oh, by saying 'we're all mixed up' is right Kath - Northern Ireland speaks Ulster Scots!!
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