Craigavon Bridge Over The Foyle River Derry
Driving over the Craigavon Bridge Lower Deck.
A quick video while driving over this unique bridge that has an upper and a lower deck. The bridge spans over the Foyle River located in Derry Northern Ireland.
Derry ice under Craigavon Bridge.AVI
Derry ice under Craigavon Bridge
Walking the Foyle Peace Bridge Derry/Londonderry
We're on our first 'Boys Day out,' train trip to Derry/Londonderry. Just off the train we three bus pass boys from Belfast head to the famous Peace Bridge. I have never seen this let alone cross it in real life. So this is a first for me!
The Peace Bridge is a cycle and foot bridge across the River Foyle in Derry, Northern Ireland. It opened on 25 June 2011, connecting Ebrington Square with the rest of the city centre. It is the newest of three bridges in the city, the others being the Craigavon Bridge and the Foyle Bridge. The 235 metres (771 ft) bridge was designed by AECOM, who also designed the Sutong Yangtze River Bridge, and Wilkinson Eyre Architects, who also designed the Gateshead Millennium Bridge. The bridge was opened to the public by EU Commissioner for Regional Policy, Johannes Hahn; accompanied by the First and deputy First Ministers, Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness; and the Irish Taoiseach Enda Kenny. It is intended to improve relations between the largely unionist 'Waterside' with the largely nationalist 'Cityside', by improving access between these areas, as part of wider regeneration plans. The bridge also provides a crossing over the railway line approaching Waterside station. The bridge was funded jointly by the Department for Social Development (NI), the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government along with matching funding, totalling £14 million, from the SEUPB Peace III programme.
Carries Cyclists
Pedestrians
Crosses River Foyle
Locale Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Characteristics
Design Self-anchored suspension bridge
Total length 235 m (771 ft)[1]
Width 4 m (13 ft)
Longest span 101 m (331 ft)
History
Opened 25 June 2011
Foyle Bridge in Londonderry, N Ireland, UK - 5/31/2017
Beautiful views from the highways as we drive over the River Foyle through Londonderry on our way to the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland, UK.
Taken with GoPro Hero 3+ in 1080p.
NORTHERN IRELAND: LONDONDERRY: PRO BRITISH PARADE TURNS VIOLENT
English/Nat
A pro-British parade through Northern Ireland's largely Catholic city of Londonderry turned violent on Saturday when a group of bandsmen broke away and attacked nationalist onlookers.
Riot police quickly intervened to separate the two sides following the incident at the end of the annual Apprentice Boys of Derry parade - one of the most tense dates on Northern Ireland's calendar.
Earlier on the event was nearly scuppered by a bomb scare when army bomb disposal experts carried out two controlled explosions on an abandoned van.
This year's Apprentice Boys march around the walls of Londonderry was attended by fewer participants - and fewer nationalist protestors.
Nonetheless, a small crowd gathered, ridiculing those who marched past, some holding Irish tricolour flags.
But the nationalists did not try to block the annual march by the Apprentice Boys, Londonderry' main pro-British fraternal order.
The Apprentice Boys held ceremonial swords and banners proclaiming no surrender as they commemorated the Protestants' defence of the city from a besieging Catholic army in 1689.
A Sinn Fein official who attended the nationalists' protest, said although there was anger, there was room for different cultures.
Gerry O'Hara also praised the Bogside Residents' Group, which is an association for those who live in the predominantly Catholic area, for helping to reduce tension.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
Well, there's a lot of anger about as you can probably sense, but I think that the Bogside residents took the right course and I think that Derry people - Derry nationalists - have a responsibility to show that there is room in this city for Orange men, for Orange culture and for the Apprentice Boys and that's what we've tried to do. It has been a tense situation, I think the B-R-G has handled it very sensibly.
SUPER CAPTION: Gerry O'Hara, Northern Chairperson, Sinn Fein
A bomb alert threatened to disrupt the march - but failed.
An abandoned van, which had been hijacked 90 minutes before, was abandoned on the lower deck of the Craigavon Bridge across which the parade was due to pass.
Two controlled explosions were carried out on the van by army disposal experts before they declared it a hoax.
More than 10-thousand Apprentice Boys and their bands converged for the march from the centre of Londonderry across the River Foyle into the mainly Protestant east side of the city.
Though the Londonderry march does not go through Catholic housing, the walls overlook the Bogside.
Many nationalist residents and unionists agreed the day was free of the usual tension, with the atmosphere more resembling a pageant than a parade.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
Well, it's not the first time this city has taken the first steps for things and I would hope that it would continue to do so. I think that to hear about the bomb put on the bridge this morning just annoys the Protestant population because we have tried to do everything we possibly can. What more can we do to try and tell the people of this city what our heritage is all about.
SUPER CAPTION: Alastair Simpson, Governor, Apprentice Boys
SOUNDBITE: (English)
I've come up round the town - probably the first time in years when they have been marching - and, you know, I'm happy that there's no trouble and everybody seems to be getting on with their lives basically. You know what I mean, I think - I mean I am a nationalist, but I do believe that they should march round the walls and have their day and just leave people be at the end, you know.
SUPER CAPTION: Vox Pop
SOUNDBITE: (English)
SUPER CAPTION: Vox Pop
Scuffles broke out between the two sides as police held enraged bystanders back.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
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New Bridge, Derry/Londonderry 2010.
A new pedestrian and cycle bridge is under construction in Derry, Northern Ireland. It will be the third bridge to span the River Foyle, and will stretch from the former British Army base at Ebrington on the Waterside to The Guildhall on the City side. Work started in September 2009 and hopes to be completed before the end of 2010. Funding for the bridge came from the Peace and Reconciliation Fund and the British and Irish Governments. When finished, it will be in the shape of the letter S. Click on the play button and then click on 360p and select 1080p for high definition playback. Check out the updates for June and November 2010.
Sky over the Foyle Bridge
Amazing drone footage. The sky over the Foyle Bridge Derry City. Filmed by PFCO drone operator Gavin Patton.
Explore The Sperrins to Lough Foyle
Approach Ireland from the north-east and you'll discover a magnificent gateway to the country -- the enormous sea inlet, Lough Foyle. This bay is nearly 30 km long and 10 km at its widest point.
To starboard, the Inishowen peninsula and the hills of Co. Donegal.
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Derry Lough Foyle from the sea wall
Derry
Places to see in ( Craigavon - UK )
Places to see in ( Craigavon - UK )
Craigavon is a planned settlement in northern County Armagh, Northern Ireland. Its construction began in 1965 and it was named after Northern Ireland's first Prime Minister: James Craig, 1st Viscount Craigavon. It was intended to be the heart of a new linear city incorporating Lurgan and Portadown, but this plan was abandoned and less than half of the proposed work was done.[3] Among locals today, Craigavon refers to the area between the two towns. It is built beside two artificial lakes and is made up of a large residential area (Brownlow), a second smaller one (Mandeville), plus a central area (Highfield) that includes a substantial shopping centre, a courthouse and the district council headquarters.
The lakes, a wildlife haven, are surrounded by woodland with walking trails. There is also a watersports centre, petting zoo, golf course and ski slope in the area. In most of Craigavon, motor vehicles are completely separated from pedestrians, and roundabouts are used extensively. Craigavon sometimes refers to the much larger Craigavon Urban Area, which includes Craigavon, Lurgan, Portadown, Waringstown and Bleary.
Craigavon was planned as a 'new city' for Northern Ireland that would mirror cities such as Cumbernauld and, later, Milton Keynes in Great Britain. It was conceived as a linear city that would link the towns of Lurgan and Portadown to create a single urban area and identity.
The design of Craigavon was based on Modernism and imbued with the spirit of the age. The planners separated motor vehicles from pedestrians and cyclists wherever possible, creating a network of paths allowing residents to travel across Craigavon without encountering traffic.
Craigavon was designed to be a very child-friendly environment with small playgrounds dotted throughout the residential areas. There was an emphasis on providing green space in the housing estates and safe paths to cycle on. The new town was also provided with many civic amenities including a leisure centre, library, shopping centre, civic centre, a large park with artificial lakes, playing fields, a petting zoo, public gardens and an artificial ski slope.
Craigavon lies on an area of flat land near the southeastern shore of Lough Neagh. The surrounding settlements (listed clockwise) are Aghacommon (north), Lurgan (northeast), Corcreeny (east), Bleary (southeast) and Portadown (southwest). It is separated from these surrounding settlements mostly by fields. The narrow gap between Craigavon and Portadown is marked by the fields/playing fields in Lisnisky and Kernan. The gap between Craigavon and Lurgan is narrower, being marked by fields/playing fields in Ballynamony, Tullygally, Taghnevan and Monbrief.
( Craigavon - UK ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting Craigavon . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Craigavon - UK
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Derry City, Ireland in 1969/70
Some clips of Derry City taken around the end of the 1960's
Civil Rights March Anniversary
Report and studio discussion on the Civil Rights Movement and the Duke Street March in Derry.
Mark Carruthers speaks with SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood, Ulster Unionist MEP Jim Nicholson, economic adviser Graham Gudgin, and journalist Paul McFadden.
Derry River Foyle
Millie Darcy
Lorry blocks one way street in derry.
West Belfast Volunteers 5 @ Apprentice Boys of Derry Shutting of the Gates Parade 2009
Shutting of the Gates Celebrations
Londonderry 5th of December '09
Attending;
West Belfast Volunteers - Belfast
Parading up Bishop Street Within for the traditional
burning of Lundy
Derry City Walls Walk Around
Exploring the Walls of the City
In Full Civic State (1933)
Full title reads: Ireland. In full civic state, the Lord Mayor of London inaugurates Craigavon Bridge at Londonderry.
Londonderry, Northern Ireland.
A barrier blocking the Craigavon Bridge is raised letting two Union Jack British flags unfurl whilst the Lord Mayor of London makes a speech declaring the Bridge open.
Shots of horsedrawn coach coming across the bridge.
Shot of the Lord Mayor's coach being cheered.
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Civil Rights March 5th October 1968 Duke Street
I shot this film, of the Civil Rights March, with a Kodak camera on Super 8 Cine film.
Foyle River
Foyle River flowing really close to bridge platform in Londonderry (Derry).