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Donaghadee
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Province: Ulster
County: County Down
District: Ards Borough
UK Parliament: North Down
European Parliament: Northern Ireland
Dialling code: 028
Post town: Donaghadee
Postal district(s): BT21
Population (2001) 6,470
Donaghadee Harbour and lighthouse
Donaghadee Harbour and lighthouse
Donaghadee Harbour and town
Donaghadee Harbour and town

Donaghadee (from the Irish: Domhnach Daoi meaning "Daoi’s Church") is a small town in County Down, Northern Ireland, situated on the east coast, about 18 miles (29 km) from Belfast and about eight miles (13 km) north east of Newtownards. Basic concept of GPS operation A GPS receiver calculates its position by carefully timing the signals sent by the constellation of GPS Satellites high above the Earth Poetic description This dinnseanchas poem named Ard Ruide (Ruide Headland poetically describes the kingdoms of Ireland Ulster ( Ulaidh ˈkwɪɟɪ ˈʌlˠu / ˈʌlˠi is one of the four provinces of Ireland, in addition to Connacht, Munster and Leinster Since the late 16th century the Island of Ireland has been divided into 32 counties ( Irish language contae or condae County Down, ( Ulster Scots: Coontie Doun. is one of the nine counties that form the province of Ulster and one of six counties that form Northern Ireland is divided into 26 districts for local government purposes Ards Borough Council is a Local Council in County Down, Northern Ireland with its headquarters in Newtownards. This is a list of the 646 constituencies currently represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, as at the 2005 general election North Down is a Parliamentary Constituency in the United Kingdom House of Commons. The European Parliament ( Europarl or EP) is the only directly elected parliamentary institution of the European Union (EU Northern Ireland is a Constituency of the European Parliament. Subscriber trunk dialling ( STD, also known as subscriber toll dialling) is a term for the UK Telephone system allowing subscribers to dial trunk A post town is a required part of all postal addresses in the United Kingdom, and a basic unit of the postal delivery system UK Postal codes are known as postcodes. UK postcodes are Alphanumeric. In Biology a population is the collection of inter-breeding organisms of a particular Species; in Sociology Irish (ga ''Gaeilge'' is a Goidelic language of the Indo-European language family originating in Ireland and historically spoken by the Irish. A town is a type of settlement ranging from a few to several thousand (occasionally hundreds of thousands inhabitants although it may be applied loosely even to huge metropolitan County Down, ( Ulster Scots: Coontie Doun. is one of the nine counties that form the province of Ulster and one of six counties that form Northern Ireland (Tuaisceart Éireann Ulster Scots: Norlin Airlann) is a Country within the United Kingdom, lying in the northeast of Belfast ( is the capital city of Northern Ireland and the seat of government in Northern Ireland. Newtownards (Baile Nua na hArda is a large Town in County Down, Northern Ireland. The fishing port lies on the Ards Peninsula about six miles (10 km) south east of Bangor. ||-||-|-||-||-||-||-||-||-|} A port is a facility for receiving Ships and transferring cargo The Ards Peninsula is a Peninsula in County Down, Northern Ireland which separates Strangford Lough from the North Channel on Bangor (Beannchor is a large Town in County Down, Northern Ireland, with a population of 76403 people in the 2001 Census, making it the It had a population of 6,470 people in the 2001 Census. A nationwide Census, commonly known as Census 2001, was conducted in the United Kingdom on Sunday 29 April 2001 The town boasts a number of pubs, including Grace Neill's - the oldest pub in Ireland, opened in 1611 as the ’King’s Arms’. Grace Neill's, in the town of Donaghadee, Northern Ireland. It often claims to be the oldest licensed pub in Ireland, but that title is held by Sean's Ireland (pronounced /ˈaɾlənd/ Éire) is the third largest island in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the world

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History

Demographics

Donaghadee is classified as a Small Town by the NI Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) (ie with population between 4,500 and 10,000 people). On Census day (29 April 2001) there were 6,470 people living in Donaghadee. Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Of these:

Places of interest

Harbour and lighthouse

Donaghadee is probably best known for its lighthouse and harbour. A lighthouse is a Tower, building or framework designed to emit light from a system of lamps and lenses or in older times from a fire and used as an A harbor or harbour (see spelling differences) or haven, is a place where ships may shelter from the Weather or are stored There has been a haven for ships at Donaghadee (locally known colloquially as the 'Dee') for centuries, and there has also existed a harbour since at least the 17th century. Viscount Montgomery's harbour (1626; improved 1640), superseding what had hitherto been probably only a small jetty, was built and maintained as a result of the Royal Warrant of 1616 which limited travel between the Ards and the Rhins of Galloway to this port, and that at Portpatrick also owned by Montgomery. History The earliest recorded British Royal Charter was granted to the Weavers’ Company in 1155 by Henry II of England. Ards Borough Council is a Local Council in County Down, Northern Ireland with its headquarters in Newtownards. The Rhins of Galloway (also known as The Rhins; and can be spelt The Rhinns; Scottish Gaelic: Na Rannaibh) is a hammer-head Peninsula Portpatrick ( Gd Port Phàdraig) is a village hanging on to the extreme south-westerly tip of mainland Scotland, cut into a cleft in steep cliffs It was described by Harris in 1744 as 'a curving quay about 400 feet (120 m) long and 22 feet (6. 7 m) wide built of uncemented stones'. It ran from the shore at the north end of the Parade in a broad arc, bent against the open sea, towards the southern end of the present north pier. Much patched and decrepit, the quay was virtually rebuilt, though along the original line, between 1775 and 1785 by the landlord, Daniel Delacherois, probably with the help of John Smeaton, the distinguished civil engineer who had apparently made earlier more elaborate plans for extending the harbour, and who had just rebuilt Portpatrick harbour. A quay, pronounced 'key' is a Wharf or bank where Ships and other vessels are loaded This article is about the 18th century civil engineer For the baggage handler involved in the 2007 Glasgow International Airport attack, see John Smeaton (baggage A civil engineer is a person who practices Civil engineering, one of the many engineering professions Portpatrick ( Gd Port Phàdraig) is a village hanging on to the extreme south-westerly tip of mainland Scotland, cut into a cleft in steep cliffs The old quay remained until after the completion of the new harbour, and then, desmoatpite its continued favour by local fishermen, was removed for local wall building about 1833. (It appears in the 1832 drawing but not on the first O. S. map of 1834).

The foundation stone of the new harbour was laid by the Marquis of Downshire on 1 August 1821. Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman Year 1821 ( MDCCCXXI) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common year The initial plans and surveys for this ambitious undertaking had been made by John Rennie Senior, the celebrated engineer whose works included Waterloo, Southwark and London Bridges over the Thames. Waterloo Bridge is a road and foot traffic bridge crossing the River Thames in London, England between Blackfriars Bridge and Hungerford Southwark or The Borough is an area of south-east London in the London Borough of Southwark, situated 1 London Bridge is a Bridge between the City of London and Southwark in London, England, over the River Thames. The Thames ( is a major River flowing through southern England. He, however, died within two months of work beginning, and was succeeded by his son, John, later Sir John Rennie, who had as his resident engineer a fellow Scot, the seasoned marine builder, David Logan, who had assisted Robert Stevenson at the Bell Rock Lighthouse (1807-1810). David Logan may refer to Dave Logan (American football (born 1954 former NFL wide receiver Dave Logan (defensive lineman (1956-1999 Robert Stevenson (8 June 1772&ndash12 July 1850 was a Scottish Civil engineer and famed designer and builder of Lighthouses Early life Bell Rock Lighthouse is the world's oldest surviving sea-washed Lighthouse and was built on Bell Rock (also known as Inchcape) in the The new harbour had to have greater depth to accommodate steam packets. Rock blasted from the sea bed, within the harbour area and further south in what became known as the Quarry Hole at Meetinghouse Point was used to form the outer slopes of the two piers; but the inner faces were built of limestone from the Moelfre quarries of Anglesea. Moelfre is a Village in Anglesey, north Wales, at and on the Anglesey Coastal Path. Anglesea may refer to Anglesea Victoria, an Australian town Anglesey, a Welsh island This 'Anglesea marble' lends itself to the finest ashlar dressing and the new piers remain a triumph of stone carving. Ashlar is dressed stone work of any type of stone Ashlar blocks are large rectangular blocks of Masonry sculpted to have square edges and even faces The flights of steps display special skill in the deep diagonal binding of each solid step, providing a typically robust engineer's response to the wear of seaboots and waves alike. The harbour consists of two independent piers running north westwards out to sea; parallel nearer the shore, they converge at the outer ends to form a harbour mouth 150 feet (46 m) wide. At low tide the water in the harbour is fifteen feet deep.

Original plans by John Rennie

Photo of Donaghadee Town and South Pier

Photo of Donaghadee Town and South Pier

The Moat

The Moat in Donaghadee was built to house the explosives for the blasting involved in the construction of the harbour. A moat is deep broad Trench, usually filled with Water, that surrounds a structure installation or town normally to provide it with a preliminary line of It is one of the most prominent features of the town. The Motte, or the Moat as it is known, dates back to 1818. Today it is part of a park, giving views across the town and seawards towards the Copeland Islands. The Copeland Islands (or Oileáin Chóplainn in Irish) is a group of islands in the north Irish Sea, north of Donaghadee, County Down The original mound was of Norman origin, when a motte and bailey stood on the site. nA motte-and-bailey is a form of Castle. Many were built in Britain, Ireland and France in the 11th and 12th centuries favored as a relatively It was initially used as a defensive structure, and provided an excellent look-out post.

Photograph of Donaghadee Motte

Photograph of Donaghadee Moat (Note the prominence of the Butcher's Apron making sure Irish nationalists know where they stand)


Donaghadee Parish Church
Donaghadee Parish Church

Places of Worship

Donaghadee Free Presbyterian Church of Ulster

Shore Street Presbyterian Church, Donaghadee

Other Activities

During the summer Nelsons boats runs a licensed service to the Copeland Islands

Visitors can also enjoy a number of scenic walks, including the marine walk at The Commons, which comprises a 16 acre semi-cultivated open space with bowls, tennis, putting and an adventure playground. The Union Flag, also known as the Union Jack, is the national flag of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Irish nationalism (Náisiúnachas Éireannach refers to political and sociological movements and sentiment that embodies a love for Irish ancestry, culture and language and This Presbyterian denomination is not related to the Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland or the Free Church of Scotland The Free The Copeland Islands (or Oileáin Chóplainn in Irish) is a group of islands in the north Irish Sea, north of Donaghadee, County Down Bowls (also known as Lawn Bowls or Lawn Bowling) is a precision Sport in which the goal is to roll slightly radially asymmetrical Balls Tennis is a sport played between two players ( singles) or between two teams of two players each ( doubles) A playground or play area is an area designed for Children to play, indoors or outdoors

As noted, Donaghadee contains a number of highly regarded pubs and restaurants. Grace Neill's on Main Street is, according to the Guinness World Records, the oldest public house in Ireland and has now incorporated a restaurant to the premises, which in 2004 received the Michelle Erdvig "Dining Pub of the Year". Grace Neill's, in the town of Donaghadee, Northern Ireland. It often claims to be the oldest licensed pub in Ireland, but that title is held by Sean's Along the seafront is Pier 36, a restaurant and pub which has managed to accumulate a number of awards in its relatively short history including 2006's Pub of the Year in the awards organised by Federation of the Retail Licensed Trade. Pier 36 also recently expanded to provide accommodation for visitors to the town, and as such is one of the few places that provide dedicated lodging in Donaghadee. Other pubs in the town include:
• Ocean Drive
• Tivoli
• Katie Janes
• The Moat Inn


Donaghadee Male Voice Choir

DMVC [1]was founded in 1932. It began as a small local chorus performing in churches and other local functions. From those beginnings the Choir has developed and flourished under the baton of a number of talented conductors - in particular the vigorous efforts of Robert Wilson, who has been its musical director since 1968. The choir's reputation for excellence extends far beyond the shores of Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Today it is known internationally - having performed on stage, radio and television as far afield as the USA, Canada, Malta and Bulgaria, where it was the first choir from Ireland to perform behind the former Iron Curtain. The Choir has been extremely successful in competition, chalking up over 40 firsts in the male voice and open sections of many prestigious festivals in Britain and Ireland. These include Whitby, Morecambe, Warfedale, Cheltenham, Bangor, Coleraine and more recently, at the AIMS New Ross Festival, where it achieved one of the highest marks ever given. It has also competed at the world-famous International Eisteddfod in Wales. The choir celebrates its 75th anniversary during the 2007/08 season. With a membership of around 70 and a repertoire which embraces both secular and sacred music and ranges from folk and traditional songs to choral favourites and operatic works, it is well placed to continue to give pleasure and enjoyment to listeners at home and abroad through concert performances and CDs.

1st Donaghadee Boys Brigade

The object of the Boys' Brigade is the advancement of Christ's Kingdom among Boys, and the promotion of habits of Obedience, Reverence, Discipline, Self-respect, and all that tends to a true Chrtistian Manlieness.


Donaghadee in the Media

Donaghadee served as the basis for fictional town Donaghadoo in the children's television series 'Lifeboat Luke'. Lifeboat Luke is an animated 52x5 min TV action adventure series set in the magical town of Donaghadoo Lifeboat Luke is an animated 52x5 min TV action adventure series set in the magical town of Donaghadoo

Donaghadee was used as a set for some of the film Mickybo and Me. Mickybo and Me is a 2004 film directed by Terry Loane and based on a play by Owen McCafferty.

Famous people

Sports

Donaghadee has facilities for a number of sports including cricket, tennis, Bowling, golf, women's hockey, football and rugby with teams that compete in various local leagues.

Donaghadee Rugby Football Club

The formation of a rugby club in Donaghadee in 1885 came during a period of rapid growth for the game throughout Ireland. A review of sport in the Newsletter in December that year concluded; “Football has rapidly worked its way into the very front rank of our outdoor sports. The two codes of football – rugby and association – can claim a very large and increasing constituency in this country and the first half of the season has afforded ample evidence that, apart from the increasing numbers, our players are making remarkable strides in the science of the game. ”

It was against that background that the new Donaghadee Club, formed by the Rev. Coote made its first match against Bangor on November 7, 1885. The game ended in a draw.

From DRFC website:

"The game was played in Donaghadee, possibly on the field behind the Church of Ireland Rectory – in other words on the very same place the Donaghadee club uses to this day. "

The clubs grounds currently go under the name of Donaldson Park

Donaghadee Golf Club

Donaghadee Golf Club was founded in 1899 by Stephen Mccausland and is part links and part open parkland. The course features little in the way of rough but several water hazards lurk to catch the stray shot. The 18th hole is a finishing hole with out of bounds on both left and right, while the sea breeze can provide an extra challenge to visitors. This area of the County Down coastline and Donaghadee in particular provides views over the nearby Copeland Islands. The 16th tee is an excellent vantage point and the hills of south east Scotland can be visible in the distance on a clear day. The club also provides catering facilities in the clubhouse. The golf club has a proud history, winning its second all Ireland trophy in 2007. This was the Irish CLub Youths

From this golfing guide:

"Donaghadee Golf Club is worth a visit for the golf enthusiast. It is an 18-hole part links and parkland course. Clubhouse has the essential bar and restaurant to keep the visitors and members refreshed. A snooker room is available to keep visitors busy. A pro shop tends to the shopping needs of the visitors. Club and trolley hire facilities are also available. "

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See also

External links

Grace Neill's, in the town of Donaghadee, Northern Ireland. It often claims to be the oldest licensed pub in Ireland, but that title is held by Sean's Lighthouses in Ireland is a link page for any Lighthouse on the island of Ireland. This is a list page for Towns in Northern Ireland. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, a town is any settlement which has received a charter This is a list page for Villages in Northern Ireland. The NI Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA defines a town as having a population of 4500 or more List of Royal National Lifeboat Institution stations by county Market Houses are a notable feature of many Northern Ireland towns with varying styles of architecture size and ornamentation making for a most interesting feature of the streetscape
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