Taste of Ulster (WPFG Edition) - Discover Northern Ireland

www.nigoodfood.com | Guide 201384CountyDerry~LondonderryIt’s all happening in the ‘Maiden City’ and thesurrounding county this year. Derry-Londonderry isthe inaugural UK City of Culture and you’re invited tohelp celebrate it.They filled their faces at the Seafood Festival thisSummer. It will showcase the best fish and shellfishfrom all over Ulster.The patron saint Colm Cille was honoured at a massivecelebration in June. His tale was told through music,drama and dance on both sides of the River Foyle.This month, the air will be thick with the rhythm ofjigs and reels at the all-Ireland Fleadh; the biggestcelebration of traditional Irish music in Ireland. Themusic will continue in the later part of the month withthe Walled City Tattoo, with the melodies coming frompipes and drums.The eyes of the art world will be turned toDerry~Londonderry as the Turner Prize is awardedfor the first time outside of England. A three monthexhibition will be held before the winner is announcedin December.The city’s 400 year old walls and the surroundingstreets will be bathed in light for the Lumiere Festival.It will happen on the last weekend of November, butthere’s something happening literally every day of theyear. Your stay will be LegenDerry, we assure you!