Limavady Museum is proud to announce the launch of its latest exhibition, The Daintifyt Years, a tribute to one of the town’s most iconic and beloved factories.
The exhibition opens with a special evening event on Thursday 25th September at 7.30pm in The Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre, inviting the community to come together to reflect on the rich legacy of the Daintifyt factory and its enduring impact on local life.
Opened in October 1953, the Daintifyt factory quickly established itself as a cornerstone of Limavady’s economy and community spirit. Within its first 10 months, the factory employed nearly 250 people and produced the elegant English Rose line of bras and corselettes. But Daintifyt was far more than a workplace – it was a vibrant social community.
From spirited football teams for both men and women, to the Thatch and Heaney Darts Teams, the popular Miss Daintifyt beauty contests and the harmonious voices of the Northgate Ladies Choir, Daintifyt fostered a deep sense of camaraderie.
Though its doors closed in 2004, resulting in the loss of 185 jobs, the memories remain. The Daintifyt Years seeks to honour those stories – through photographs, artefacts, and a free publication.
The Daintifyt Years will run until Saturday 28th February 2026. Admission is free.
If you can attend the launch, then please R.S.V.P. to museums@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk
