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Introducing Limavady & Around
Enchanted by a folk tune played by a blind fiddler outside her window in 1851, Limavady resident Jane Ross (1810–79) jotted down the melody – then known as O’Cahan’s Lament, and later as the Londonderry Air. She had written down for the first time the tune that came to be known around the world as ‘Danny Boy’ – probably the most famous Irish song of all time.
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Limavady was granted to Sir Thomas Phillips, the organiser of the Plantation of County Londonderry, by James I in 1612, after the last ruling chief, Sir Donnell Ballagh O’Cahan, was found guilty of rebellion. Its original Gaelic name Léim an Mhadaidh means ‘The Dog’s Leap’ and commemorates one of the O’Cahans’ dogs that jumped a gorge across the River Roe to bring warning of an unexpected enemy attack.
The tourist office (7776 0307; 7 Connell St; 9am-5pm Mon-Fri year-round, to 5.45pm Jul & Aug, also 9.30am-5.30pm Sat May-Sep) is northeast of the town centre in the Limavady Borough Council Offices.
Last updated: Sep 15, 2008
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