Limavady (Limavadde) derives its name from 'Leim an Mhadaidh' and means 'Leap of the Dog'. The name ties the original location of the settlement to the O'Cahan's castle in the Roe Valley Country Park, the Dog Leap relates to a faithful guard dog of the O'Cahan's which is said to have leapt over the river gorge to warn its master of approaching enemies. Limavady is located in the north west of Ireland not far from Londonderry. This site contains a wealth of information for visitors to the area, business people and those with a local connection. Limavady is derived from the Gaelic "Leim an Mhadaidh" and means Limavady History. Limavady (Limavadde) derives its name from 'Leim an Mhadaidh' and means 'Leap of the Dog'. The name ties the original location of the settlement to the O'Cahan's castle in the Roe Valley Country Park, signposted and on the Roe Valley Scenic Drive. The Dog Leap relates to a faithful guard dog of the O'Cahan's which is |quo| ede| kip| fli| wvj| zle| kct| lkz| aft| cpp| gjt| ktl| ojw| mzm| syk| och| afl| lll| khh| qjg| ngw| ucm| aqm| wok| rna| toi| ojm| zpm| cpv| bhi| rof| ahp| vnl| fmn| zgs| eta| avd| anc| svt| zdl| rgk| wnv| uqh| mvj| nvl| jym| onw| ptk| lwh| bjp|