Léim an Mhadaidh

The name Léim an Mhadaidh, meaning 'leap of the dog,' derives from local legend surrounding an O'Cahan hound that leapt across the River Roe to warn of approaching danger. The Limavady area has supported human settlement for approximately 9,000 years, with significant religious development beginning around 550 AD when Saint Canice founded a monastery at nearby Drumachose. In 575 CE, Saint Colum...