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Want a wonderous place for a wander? Check out Roe Valley Country Park

March 6, 2012 Activities

One of the hidden gems of County Derry, the Country Park is a 25 min drive from Downhill and a favourite with locals of all ages. Beautiful woodland paths wind alongside the river bank crossing over and back via a series of bridges. My imagination just lights up when I walk here, but for us [...]

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Bishops Gate Gardens in early Spring

February 24, 2012 Activities

The gardens at the Bishop’s Gate of Downhill Demense are a much photographed part of the Estate. They are currently undergoing significant work, but we enjoyed a wonderful rambling walk this afternoon in the late winter afternoon light and I thought I would share some photos of perhaps less documented details of the Black Glen [...]

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Hedwig in Castlerock!

February 14, 2012 Activities

A rare snowy owl has been visiting in area. According to the contributors at nibirds.blogspot.com The Snowy Owl was last sighted in Northern Ireland 7 years ago at Longford Point, the species has been sighted only 3 times in Northern Ireland in the last 50 years. We have a guest staying tonight who has come [...]

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Long Line Surf School opening on Downhill – Benone Beach in April!

January 27, 2012 Activities

Irish Surf Champ Dan Lavery is opening Long Lines Surf School at Benone Beach in April 2012. There are group lessons several times a day, lessons for beginning, intermediate and advanced skill levels, one to one surf coaching, and special needs surf lessons. Long Lines has the equipment to do video coaching and water photography [...]

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Downhill Beach Video

January 16, 2012 Celebrations

Something pretty to remind us all that spring is coming! We’re going to start a new page on the blog with guests beach images, if you have any favourites we’d love to see them! In the meantime enjoy this short… the music is from a locally recorded album made by traditional musicians all from the [...]

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January’s Traditional Irish Music Eve in aid of Foyle Hospice

January 7, 2012 Events

A bit of fun from January’s traditional music evening put on by Na Cunna Folk Culture and held this month at the Corner Bar in Limavady in aid of the Foyle Hospice. Check back here for venues for the monthly session (first monday of each month) Share

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Winter Greetings from Downhill!

December 18, 2011 Events

We will re-open in mid January after some maintenance work over the holidays. So if you fancy a mini break give us a ring, we will be happy to hear from you! (028) 7084 9077. And just for fun, and cause it still makes me smile, here’s a little video shot last year, don’t worry, [...]

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Crusoes’ gourmet wine, dine, and music evenings in Castlerock, T: (028) 7084 9618 to book!

October 13, 2011 Events

William and I are a big fan of Roger’s special evenings, hope to see you there! Two dates coming up! Saturday the 29th of October and Sat. the 5th of November Here is what Roger from Cruoses has to say: Owen Campbell (Australia) will appear at Crusoes on Saturday 29th October 2011 at 8pm It [...]

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Eddie Butcher Music and Singing Festival 2011

September 8, 2011 Celebrations

14-18 September 2011 A growing Northern Ireland Traditional Music Festival in County Derry In memory of local songwriter Eddie Butcher from Magilligan : (1900-1980) whose life was a rich contribution to traditional music revival in Ireland This local festival is organized by the ‘Shamrock Rose and Thistle Tradition’ committee and heavily supported by the local [...]

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Stendhal Festival coming 20th August 2011, Limavady

August 15, 2011 Events

Photography via Stendalfestival.com Main Stage 1100-1130 Chase Atlantis 1150-1220 We Are Burkes Lounge 1240-1310 Tommy Shots 1340-1430 Limavady Big Band 1440-1450 Irish Dancing (Heraghty Schooll of Irish Dancing) 1510-1600 Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland (String Section) 1615-1700 Intermission 1715-1800 Swanee River 1820-1910 The Gorgeous Colours 1930-2030 Key of Atlas 2045-2140 Rainy Boy Sleep 2200-2315 Turin [...]

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