Donaghey (from Irish Domhnach Eich, meaning "church of the horse"[1] or Dún Eachaidh)[2] is a small village and townland roughly halfway between Cookstown and Dungannon, just off the A29, in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland.
| Donaghey | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Police | Northern Ireland |
| Fire | Northern Ireland |
| Ambulance | Northern Ireland |
Donaghey has a range of facilities including a congregational church, a community hall, a primary school and a post office.
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Religion edit
- Donaghey Congregational Church
Donaghey townland edit
The townland is situated in the historic barony of Dungannon Middle and the civil parish of Donaghenry and covers an area of 258 acres.[3]
The population of the townland declined during the 19th century:[4][5]
| Year | 1841 | 1851 | 1861 | 1871 | 1881 | 1891 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 215 | 152 | 128 | 120 | 102 | 75 |
| Houses | 42 | 26 | 29 | 26 | 21 | 19 |
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References edit
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Donaghey.
- ^ "Donaghey". Place Names NI. Retrieved 19 March 2012.
- ^ Placenames Database of Ireland
- ^ "Townlands of County Tyrone". IreAtlas Townland Database. Retrieved 27 December 2012.
- ^ "Census of Ireland 1851". Enhanced Parliamentary Papers on Ireland. Retrieved 27 December 2012.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Census of Ireland 1891". Enhanced Parliamentary Papers on Ireland. Retrieved 27 December 2012.[permanent dead link]