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Limavady (IPA: [lɪmə'vadi]) (from the Irish: Léim an Mhadaidh meaning "leap of the dog") is a market town in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, with Benevenagh as a backdrop. It had a population of 12,135 people in the 2001 Census. Limavady is most famous for the tune Londonderry Air collected by Jane Ross in the mid-19th century from a local musician. The tune was later used for the song Danny Boy and other famous lyrics. The market town is a medieval phenomenon. ... For other places with similar names, see Londonderry (disambiguation) and Derry (disambiguation). ... Northern Ireland (Irish: , Ulster Scots: Norlin Airlann) is a constituent country of the United Kingdom lying in the northeast of the island of Ireland, covering 5,459 square miles (14,139 km², about a sixth of the islands total area). ... Binevenagh (Irish: Binn Fhoibhne, meaning Foibhnes peak) or Benevenagh, marks the western extent of the basalt plateaux of Northern Ireland. ... UK Census 2001 logo A nationwide census, commonly known as Census 2001, was conducted in the United Kingdom on Sunday 29 April 2001. ... The Londonderry Air is an anthem of Northern Ireland. ... For the Scottish comedian, see Danny Bhoy. ...

Limavady is quite renowned in Ulster, lying in the beautiful Roe Valley district and heralding many gems — among them, Broighter Gold. This article is about the nine-county Irish province. ...

Places of interest

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History

The Troubles

Main articles: The Troubles and The Troubles in Limavady

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Administration

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Transport

Canal

• The Broharris Canal was constructed in the 1820s when a cut, some 2 miles long on the south shore of Lough Foyle near Ballykelly was made in the direction of Limavady. The inhabitants of Limavady appealed for the building of a canal from Lough Foyle to the town but were turned down and the Broharris Canal, was the nearest they came to achieving such a navigable link.

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Rail

• Limavady station opened on 29 December 1852, closed for passenger traffic on 3 July 1950 and finally closed altogether on 2 May 1955.^[1]
• Limavady Junction station opened on 1 March 1855 and finally closed on 17 October 1976.^[1]

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Schools

There are a number of schools in Limavady. 4 primary schools, and 3 secondary schools, with more in the surrounding area outside of the town.

Primary Schools:

• Roe Valley Integrated Primary
• Limavady Central Primary School
• Drumachose Primary School
• Termoncanice Primary School

Secondary Schools:

• Limavady Grammar School
• Limavady High School
• Saint Mary's High School

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Sport

• Wolfhounds GAC is the local Gaelic Athletic Association club.
• Limavady United
• Newtown Y.F.C.
• Limavady Cricket and Rugby Club

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2001 Census

Limavady is classified as a Medium Town by the NI Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) (ie with population between 10,000 and 18,000 people). On Census day (29 April 2001) there were 12,135 people living in Limavady. Of these: is the 119th day of the year (120th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ...

• 25.4% were aged under 16 years and 14.3% were aged 60 and over
• 48.8% of the population were male and 51.2% were female
• 41.6% were from a Catholic background and 56.5% were from a Protestant background;
• 5.1% of people aged 16-74 were unemployed.

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See also

• List of towns in Northern Ireland
• List of villages in Northern Ireland

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References

1. ^ ^{a b} Limavady and Limavady Junction stations. Railscot - Irish Railways. Retrieved on 2007-10-28.

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External links

• Borough of Limavady
• Limavady and the Roe Valley by Jochen Lueg

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