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24th October 08, 09:25 AM
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 Originally Posted by thanmuwa
On the plus side, the vast vast majority of Irish people will call it Derry (like on your site Rocky) rather than Londonderry as on the House of Edgar one. Much easier on the eye, thank you. 
I found it very fascinating that when we were in Ireland this past January, STREET SIGNS to Londonderry had the "London" blacked out. This was true for 75% of the signs or more.
Without trying to be "political", we have followed their lead and list the tartan as Derry. Glad someone caught that and can appreciate it.
AND NOW, Back to your normally scheduled discussion...
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