Village in Northern Ireland
| Donaghey | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Police | Northern Ireland |
| Fire | Northern Ireland |
| Ambulance | Northern Ireland |
| |
Donaghey (from Irish Domhnach Eich, meaning 'church of the horse' or Dún Eachaidh) is a small village and townland roughly halfway between Cookstown and Dungannon, just off the A29, in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland.
Donaghey has a range of facilities including a congregational church, a community hall, a primary school and a post office.
Education
Religion
- Donaghey Congregational Church
Donaghey townland
The townland is situated in the historic barony of Dungannon Middle and the civil parish of Donaghenry and covers an area of 258 acres.
The population of the townland declined during the 19th century:
| Year | 1841 | 1851 | 1861 | 1871 | 1881 | 1891 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 215 | 152 | 128 | 120 | 102 | 75 |
| Houses | 42 | 26 | 29 | 26 | 21 | 19 |
See also
References
- "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.
- "Census of Ireland 1891". Enhanced Parliamentary Papers on Ireland. Retrieved 27 December 2012.
54°35′N 6°44′W / 54.583°N 6.733°W / 54.583; -6.733