As a city Derry has had more than its fair share of mentions in Irish history, perhaps not all for the right reasons but now is fast positioning itself as a tourism destination in its own right. The city walls of Derry evoke a sense of history but they are complemented by an array of superb hotels, restaurants and nightlife. The city is undoubtedly alive and is perhaps at its best with events such as its famous Hallowe’en street party.

Derry is a great base to visit the Causeway Coast and is only a hop skip and a jump to Donegal’s golf courses and with the recent addition of Ryanair’s Low Cost flights direct to the city’s airport it makes for a novel city break. Fermanagh is famous for its angling and boating holidays. A trip on the Shannon Erne waterway makes for wonderful memories. This is a nice addition to our Irish programme for the millennium with some wonderful touring opportunities.