Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Limavady
Also known as: Léim an Mhadaidh
In or near Artikelly.
Limavady in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bellarena · 8.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Limavady, the nearest railway station is Bellarena, located 8.2 km away. The postcode for navigation is BT49 0BP, and entry to the site is free.
About
Limavady is a place of interest in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
Photo gallery
Official information
Limavady Museum, located within the Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre, showcases the history of Limavady and its surrounding areas. Visitors can engage with a variety of temporary exhibitions, talks, and workshops, and can also arrange appointments to view additional collections.
From the Wikipedia article
Limavady (; from Irish Léim an Mhadaidh 'leap of the dog') is a market town in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, with Binevenagh as a backdrop. Lying 17 miles (27 km) east of Derry and 14 miles (23 km) southwest of Coleraine, Limavady had a population of 11,279 people at the 2021 Census. In the 40 years between 1971 and 2011, Limavady's population nearly doubled. Limavady is within Causeway Coast and Glens Borough. From 1988 to 2004, a total of 1,332 dwellings were built in the town, mainly at Bovally along the southeastern edge of the town. The large industrial estate at Aghanloo is 2 miles (3 km) north of the town.
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Background
History
]] Limavady and its surrounding settlements derive from Celtic roots, although no-one is sure about the exact date of Limavady's origins. Estimates date from around 5 CE. Early records tell of Saint Columba, who presided over a meeting of the Kings at Mullagh Hill near Limavady in 575 CE, a location which is now part of the Roe Park Resort. Gaelic Ireland was divided into kingdoms, each ruled by its own family or clan. In the Limavady area, the predominant family was the O'Cahans. Their mark is found everywhere in the town and surrounding area. O'Cahan's Rock is one of Limavady's main historical points. This is where, according to local myth, a dog belonging to one of the Chiefs jumped the…
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- Coordinates
- 55.0530, -6.9460
- District
- Causeway Coast and Glens
- Postcode
- BT49 0BP
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Londonderry
- Phone
- (028) 7776 0650
- Nearest railway station
- Bellarena — 8.2 km
- Opening
- Wed & Thu 10am–4pm & 7pm–9pm; Fri 10am–3pm; Sat 10am–1pm
- Official site
- causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk
Sources
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Limavady?
- Limavady is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT49 0BP).
- What is Limavady?
- Limavady in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Limavady?
- The nearest railway station is Bellarena, about 8.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT49 0BP.
- Is Limavady free to visit?
- Yes, Limavady is free to enter.
- How do I get to Limavady?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BT49 0BP. It sits within the East Londonderry parliamentary constituency.