Donaghey

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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 has a range of facilities including a congregational church, a community hall, a primary school and a post office.

Education

Donaghey Primary School

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.[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

See also

References

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  2. Placenames Database of Ireland
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