UNITED KINGDOM: Coleraine (Nothern Ireland, UK)
UNITED KINGDOM: Coleraine (Nothern Ireland, UK)
Coleraine is a large town and civil parish near the mouth of the River Bann in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It is 55 miles (88.5 km) northwest of Belfast and 30 miles (48.3 km) east of Derry, both of which are linked by major roads and railway connections. It is part of Causeway Coast and Glens district.
Coleraine had a population of 24,634 people in the 2011 Census. The North Coast (Coleraine and Limavady) area has the highest property prices in Northern Ireland, higher even than those of affluent South Belfast. Golf courses, countryside and leisure facilities and attractions are to be found. It has an attractive town centre, and a marina. Coleraine during the day is a busy town, however at night the town is relatively quiet, with much of the nightlife in the area located in the nearby seaside towns of Portrush and Portstewart. Coleraine is also home to the one of the largest Polish communities in Northern Ireland.
Coleraine is situated at the lowest bridgeable point of the River Bann, where the river is 90 metres wide. The town square is called 'The Diamond' and is the location of the Town Hall. St. Patrick's Church of Ireland is situated nearby. The University of Ulster campus was built in the 1960s and has brought a theatrical space to the town in the form of the Riverside Theatre.
Coleraine has been designated as a major growth area in the Northern Ireland Development Strategy. Although the population of the town is only 25,000, Coleraine has a large catchment area. The town also has the advantage of being near some of the most extraordinary landscape in the whole of Europe. In 2002, Coleraine won the Best Kept Town and Ulster in Bloom awards. In 2003, it was selected to represent Northern Ireland in the prestigious Britain in Bloom competition.
Колре́йн (англ. Coleraine, ирл. Cúil Raithin) — большой город района Колрейн, столица района, находящийся в графстве Лондондерри Северной Ирландии в устье реки Банн.
Filmed in August 2018
Londonderry/Derry - Coleraine - Northern Ireland 5.5.2018
Londonderry/Derry - Coleraine - Severní Irsko 2018
Coleraine - Londonderry/Derry - Northern Ireland - 5.5.2018
Coleraine - Londonderry/Derry - Severní Irsko - 2018
Irlande : Ballycastle/Portrush/Coleraine/Londonderry : jour 13
Waterside railway station
Waterside railway station in Derry/Londonderry Northern Ireland originally opened 1852 now completely refurbished at a cost of 27 million pounds. Reopened 21 st October 2019
Armed Forces Day in Coleraine 2018. Co Londonderry Northern Ireland
'Boys Day Out 1'. 3 men on a Train to Derry/Londonderry!
We're on our first 'Boys Day out,' trip to Derry/Londonderry and we're letting the train take the strain. These are the edited highlights of our journey.
Three ol' mates, myself Bob and Alan let loose in the Maiden City. But first we have to get there!
Using our free to over 60s bus/train passes from Belfast Central we arrive at Derry/Londonderry in just under 2 hours without having to pay a penny.
( Adult tickets normally cost Day Return £18 50. )
Train ride over our day has just begun. Watch out for the next instalment.
Co. Derry, Londonderry genealogy; Stewart name; bad bridge IF#183
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Show 183 at the Irish Roots Cafe:
Among Todays Topics:
1) Family of the Day: Stewart
2) Irish County of the Month: Londonderry, Derry
3) Searching For: Tarper, Joyce, Acheson, Hart
4) Curious News: How many Irish outhouses are there ?
5) Web Page of the Month: Northern Ireland links
6) Curious Note: Irelands most dangerous bridge.
7) One minute podcast: A Hedge School Lesson
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Todays Topics: 1:00
Notes from Mike: 2:00
One Minute Podcast: 4:00
Book of the Month: 6:30
The Magnificent Seven: 9:30
Irish Name of the Day: 11:30
Sources: 15:30
Websites of the Week: 16:30
Curious News and Notes: 18:30
Total Time: 25:50
One Minute Podcast
Todays Podcast extract is from Hedge School History Lessons:
Episode # 13: The rise and fall of Bardic Schools of Ireland,
leading to the rise of the Hedge Schools.
Books of the Month:
Book 1)
County Derry (Londonderry), Ireland genealogy & family history.
volume 13 of the series.
Excerpt from the above book is below:
P a r t T w o
Coats of Arms and Genealogical Notes.
Arms connected in some way to the county, as taken from
the Irish Book of Arms. The original listings provide specific
locations for families, and clues for future research. Among
the families in this section with rough sketches of coats of
arms are O'Cahan; MacLoughlin or McLoghlin; Alexander;
Barnard the ...
P a r t T h r e e
The complete existing returns from the 'census' of 1659, also
showing the methods of spelling family names and place names
in the city and county of Londonderry. Various streets are given
with first and last names of residents. As an example, one street
gives Robert Truman; Henry Osb ...
Book 2)
“Londonderry Lands and Families”, Including Irish, Scots Irish,
& English settlers from 1609 and later.
Here is an excerpt describing this book:
Settling in Ireland
This book tells the story of the Londoners coming to settle in Ireland.
including the island on which the city of Derry stood; and a small
portion of County Antrim adjoining Coleraine. These were handed
over to twelve London companies for plantation ... and united to
form the the present county of Londonderry (Derry).
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Irish Family Name of the Day:
Stewart
Todays family history in honor of member:
Ruth Stewart Narancic of Creston CA., looking for Stewarts
and Achesons in N. Ireland, & Hines in Southern Ireland.
Related Spellings of the Name
Stuart, Steward, Steuart
Varient Spelling Groups: #1925, #1933, #
From The Guide to the Various Spellings of Irish Family Names
History of the Name
Families of the name of Stewart, etc.. in Ireland are assumed
to be of Scottish origins unless known otherwise. It is among
the top 10 names of Scotland, and is therefore a settler name
in the north of Ireland in the province of Ulster. Stewart ranks
as among the top 60 surnames of Ireland as well.
The 1890 birth index gives 255 births of the name in counties
Antrim, Down, Londonderry, Donegal and Tyrone....etc..
A book of interest here is Genealogical and Historical Sketch of
the Stuarts of Castle Stuart in Ireland, by Andrew G. Stuart,
Edinburgh, 1954.
copyright 2010, IGF, based in part upon
The Book of Irish Families, great and small
Irish Family Coats of Arms From the Irish Book of Arms
A Brief search in that work shows:
1) Arms for Stewart are found in our edition of the Irish book of Arms.
We have 8 listings in that book with several arms illustrated. These
include those found in Londonderry, Donegal, Tyrone, and Dublin.
Lions and crowns seem to be common here....
The Free Master online index at Irishroots.com shows...
(see our blog for full show notes)
A taste of the Fleadh Cheoil at The Craft Village, Derry/Londonderry 2013
Short excerpts from the evening at the Craft Village, Derry, part of the Fleadh Cheoil 2013. Gives a taste of the music and amazing atmosphere we enjoyed - fantastic night! Was being streamed live as well by TnaG4, I was filming this above my head (not quite the same quality...lol) :-)
Tunnel Brae Viewpoint - Coleraine - County Derry - Northern Ireland
Belvédère du Tunnel Brae - Coleraine - Comté de Derry - Irlande du Nord
Coordonnées GPS: 55°10'01.4N 6°47'44.4W
Nous avons fait une courte randonnée dans un petit sentier situé en bordure de la falaise afin d'avoir une superbe vue panoramique non seulement du côté ouest du tunnel Brae, tunnel qui a été creusé dans la falaise pour le passage des trains, mais également du Temple de Mussenden, du Manoir de Downhill ainsi que de la plage.
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Coleraine, Northern Ireland, April 2017
Coleraine from the air, April 2017.
Top things to do in Derry Londonderry
Ever wanted to visit a vibrant city that is both diverse in culture and rich in history? Well Derry~Londonderry is just the place for you, and this video is bursting with great things to do in and around this famous walled city where the Wild Atlantic Way meets the Causeway Coastal Route.
From fascinating museums focusing on the compelling history of the city, to guided art tours and one of the biggest Halloween festivals in the world, there’s no shortage of great things to do here!
For more information, visit visitderry.com
FAST FACTS:
1. The famous walls of the city were built 400 years ago, when King James I required defences to keep the newly planted population safe from Irish rebels besieging the city. Over 6 metres high and at least as wide, these sturdy walls took only five years to be built.
2. The iconic Peace Bridge was introduced to the city in 2011, and has won numerous awards since. It is a vital link between the two sides of the River Foyle, and tends to be the centre point for major events in the city.
3. Derry~Londonderry is a city of murals. Take a walk around the city and you will be met by impactful art messages at every corner. Take a guided tour by the artists themselves, The Bogside Artists, and delve into the meaning behind these art pieces.
4. This walled city plays host to one of the biggest Halloween celebrations in Europe. Derry Halloween has been called the best Halloween festival in the world by USA today, and it’s easy to see why!
5. The late poet Seamus Heaney’s life, literature and legacy can be explored at the Seamus Heaney HomePlace in Bellaghy, County Londonderry. A purpose-built arts and literary centre, Seamus Heaney HomePlace houses an interactive exhibition, arranged over two floors and filled with personal stories and artefacts, dozens of family photographs, video recordings from friends, neighbours, world leaders, cultural figures, and the voice of the poet himself.
6. The city has a superb food scene. To get the ultimate experience of this, don’t miss the LegenDerry Food Festival on each March! See the finest chefs perform live demonstrations, along with musical performances, street theatre and fun for all the family.
British Soldier - Londonderry, Northern Ireland, 1972
A video showing typical uniform worn by British soldiers on public order duties in Northern Ireland in early 1972. Other than the Parachute Regiment who wore their own parachutists smock this would be typical of infantry and corps troops employed on such duties during this period.
Buses Past & Present
Buses Past & Present is a compilation of video clips taken at the Irish Transport Trust Bus Rally which is held annually at the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum Cultra . Attracting entrants from across Britain and Ireland, the rally rekindles memories of a bygone age of public transport and provides an opportunity to view the modern buses of today.
Inquiry into the Coleraine to Londonderry Rail Track Phase 2 Project
As part of the Regional Development Committee’s Inquiry MLAs took the 3:10pm train from Belfast to Londonderry on 27 January 2015 to hear the views of passengers and held a stakeholder event later that day.
For more information on the Committee's inquiry and how you can get involved please visit the Northern Ireland Assembly's website -
Walking the Foyle Peace Bridge Derry/Londonderry
We're on our first 'Boys Day out,' train trip to Derry/Londonderry. Just off the train we three bus pass boys from Belfast head to the famous Peace Bridge. I have never seen this let alone cross it in real life. So this is a first for me!
The Peace Bridge is a cycle and foot bridge across the River Foyle in Derry, Northern Ireland. It opened on 25 June 2011, connecting Ebrington Square with the rest of the city centre. It is the newest of three bridges in the city, the others being the Craigavon Bridge and the Foyle Bridge. The 235 metres (771 ft) bridge was designed by AECOM, who also designed the Sutong Yangtze River Bridge, and Wilkinson Eyre Architects, who also designed the Gateshead Millennium Bridge. The bridge was opened to the public by EU Commissioner for Regional Policy, Johannes Hahn; accompanied by the First and deputy First Ministers, Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness; and the Irish Taoiseach Enda Kenny. It is intended to improve relations between the largely unionist 'Waterside' with the largely nationalist 'Cityside', by improving access between these areas, as part of wider regeneration plans. The bridge also provides a crossing over the railway line approaching Waterside station. The bridge was funded jointly by the Department for Social Development (NI), the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government along with matching funding, totalling £14 million, from the SEUPB Peace III programme.
Carries Cyclists
Pedestrians
Crosses River Foyle
Locale Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Characteristics
Design Self-anchored suspension bridge
Total length 235 m (771 ft)[1]
Width 4 m (13 ft)
Longest span 101 m (331 ft)
History
Opened 25 June 2011
A walk around the 400 year old Ancient Derry Walls - Northern Ireland - UK City of Culture... hi
A walk around the 400 year old Derry Walls - Northern Ireland - UK City of Culture... hi
Filmed with a Sony Nex 5n
No Stabilisation
More information on the historic Walls here;
Caf 4000 no.4015 arriving at Derry
Places to see in ( Coleraine - UK )
Places to see in ( Coleraine - UK )
Coleraine is a large town and civil parish near the mouth of the River Bann in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. Coleraine is 55 miles northwest of Belfast and 30 miles east of Derry, both of which are linked by major roads and railway connections. Coleraine is part of Causeway Coast and Glens district.
The North Coast (Coleraine and Limavady) area has the highest property prices in Northern Ireland, higher even than those of affluent South Belfast. Golf courses, countryside and leisure facilities and attractions are to be found. It has an attractive town centre, and a marina. Coleraine during the day is a busy town, however at night the town is relatively quiet, with much of the nightlife in the area located in the nearby seaside towns of Portrush and Portstewart. Coleraine is also home to the one of the largest Polish communities in Northern Ireland.
Coleraine is situated at the lowest bridgeable point of the River Bann, where the river is 90 metres wide. The town square is called 'The Diamond' and is the location of the Town Hall. St. Patrick's Church of Ireland is situated nearby. The University of Ulster campus was built in the 1960s and has brought a theatrical space to the town in the form of the Riverside Theatre.
Coleraine has a large catchment area. The town also has the advantage of being near some of the most extraordinary landscape in the whole of Europe. In 2002, Coleraine won the Best Kept Town and Ulster in Bloom awards. In 2003, it was selected to represent Northern Ireland in the prestigious Britain in Bloom competition. In the 2010 SuperValu Best Kept Awards, Coleraine was named the Best Kept Large Town in Northern Ireland
Coleraine is the main town of the world famous Causeway Coast, which attracts over three million visitors per year, spending in excess of £47 million. The world famous Giant's Causeway is a twenty–five-minute bus ride away. The distillery village of Bushmills is well-served by buses from the town and there is a narrow-gauge steam train running in the summer from Bushmills to the Giant's Causeway. The train journey takes approximately fifteen minutes from the town to the Causeway. Also north of Coleraine is the scenic coastal town of Portstewart, with fine sandy beach and coastal walks. Portrush is part of the Borough.
North-west of Coleraine lies the small village of Castlerock, with a beach which is essentially a continuation of the beach at Portstewart, separated by the River Bann. Also nearby is the huge beach at Benone Strand and Mussenden Temple, built by Frederick Augustus Hervey, an 18th-century Anglican bishop atop a precipitate cliff and overlooking County Donegal in one direction and Scotland in another. The National Trust managed Downhill forest was part of the Bishop's Palace, and although the Palace itself is now a ruin the gardens are a wonderful place full of strange hidden lakes and gloriously tended flower gardens.
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