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Limavady

former district, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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Limavady was a town and a former district in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, now part of the Causeway Coast and Glens district. The town is situated on the River Roe, east of the city of Londonderry. Its name, meaning "the dog's leap," originates from an ancient legend.1

Limavady was established during the Plantation of Ulster in the early 17th century and was settled by Protestant Scots. The economy of the region is based on services, manufacturing, construction, and tourism. The former district encompassed varied landscapes, from the Sperrin Mountains to the lowlands along the River Roe and the shores of Lough Foyle. In 2015, the district of Limavady was merged with other districts to form the Causeway Coast and Glens district.12

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