Donaghmore
Encyclopedia
Donaghmore is a village
and townland
in County Tyrone
, Northern Ireland
, about five kilometres (3 mi) northwest of Dungannon
. In the 2001 Census
it had a population of 947 people. The village is beside the River Torrent
, formerly known as the Torrent Flow.
, which includes a list of incidents in Donaghmore during the Troubles resulting in two or more fatalities.
For more details see: NI Neighbourhood Information Service
Village
A village is a clustered human settlement or community, larger than a hamlet with the population ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand , Though often located in rural areas, the term urban village is also applied to certain urban neighbourhoods, such as the West Village in Manhattan, New...
and townland
Townland
A townland or bally is a small geographical division of land used in Ireland. The townland system is of Gaelic origin—most townlands are believed to pre-date the Norman invasion and most have names derived from the Irish language...
in County Tyrone
County Tyrone
Historically Tyrone stretched as far north as Lough Foyle, and comprised part of modern day County Londonderry east of the River Foyle. The majority of County Londonderry was carved out of Tyrone between 1610-1620 when that land went to the Guilds of London to set up profit making schemes based on...
, Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
, about five kilometres (3 mi) northwest of Dungannon
Dungannon
Dungannon is a medium-sized town in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is the third-largest town in the county and a population of 11,139 people was recorded in the 2001 Census. In August 2006, Dungannon won Ulster In Bloom's Best Kept Town Award for the fifth time...
. In the 2001 Census
United Kingdom Census 2001
A nationwide census, known as Census 2001, was conducted in the United Kingdom on Sunday, 29 April 2001. This was the 20th UK Census and recorded a resident population of 58,789,194....
it had a population of 947 people. The village is beside the River Torrent
River Torrent
River Torrent is a river in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland which enters the River Blackwater approximately 4km from Maghery ferry. It was a great source of industrial waterpower. The river flows through the small village of Newmills in East Tyrone, situated three miles north of Dungannon...
, formerly known as the Torrent Flow.
The Troubles
For more information see The Troubles in DonaghmoreThe Troubles in Donaghmore
The Troubles in Edendork recounts incidents during, and the effects of, The Troubles in Edendork, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland.Incidents in Donaghmore during the Troubles resulting in two or more fatalities:1974...
, which includes a list of incidents in Donaghmore during the Troubles resulting in two or more fatalities.
Demographics
Donaghmore is classified as a Small Village by the NI Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) (ie with population between 500 and 1,000 people). On Census day (29 April 2001) there were 947 people living in Donaghmore. Of these:- 26.0% were aged under 16 years and 14.3% were aged 60 and over
- 46.6% of the population were male and 53.4% were female
- 89.2% were from a CatholicCatholicThe word catholic comes from the Greek phrase , meaning "on the whole," "according to the whole" or "in general", and is a combination of the Greek words meaning "about" and meaning "whole"...
background and 10.4% were from a ProtestantProtestantismProtestantism is one of the three major groupings within Christianity. It is a movement that began in Germany in the early 16th century as a reaction against medieval Roman Catholic doctrines and practices, especially in regards to salvation, justification, and ecclesiology.The doctrines of the...
background
For more details see: NI Neighbourhood Information Service
Places of interest
- Donaghmore Heritage Centre is a converted National School (1885) which preserves photographs, old school roll books, land registration ledgers, documents and artefacts of local interest.
- The Brewer's House is a gastropub that opened in September 2011 serving excellent food and a wide array of ales and wines.
- The village also features a High CrossHigh crossA high cross or standing cross is a free-standing Christian cross made of stone and often richly decorated. There was a unique Early Medieval tradition in Ireland and Britain of raising large sculpted stone crosses, usually outdoors...
which is six metres tall and is one of UlsterUlsterUlster is one of the four provinces of Ireland, located in the north of the island. In ancient Ireland, it was one of the fifths ruled by a "king of over-kings" . Following the Norman invasion of Ireland, the ancient kingdoms were shired into a number of counties for administrative and judicial...
's finest Early Christian monuments. Donaghmore High Cross probably dates from the 10th century and is said to have been thrown down in the 17th century and re-erected in the 18th century.
- A stone pillar stands in the old churchyard to the memory of Hugh O'Neill, 3rd Earl of TyroneHugh O'Neill, 3rd Earl of TyroneAodh Mór Ó Néill, anglicised as Hugh The Great O'Neill , was the 2nd or 3rd Earl of Tyrone and was later created The Ó Néill...
, erected by one of his descendants.
- The Bardic Theatre was formed in 1982 and after a number of years on the drama festival circuit, the group now stages classic plays, major musicals, comedies, experimental work and new writing at its own theatre on the edge of the village. Other unofficial performances are held routinely in Kieran McCauslands low public bar. The Bardic has recently done performances of High School MusicalHigh School MusicalHigh School Musical is a 2006 American television film, first in the High School Musical film franchise. Upon its release on January 20, 2006, it became the most successful film that Disney Channel Original Movie ever produced, with a television sequel High School Musical 2 released in 2007 and...
, Buddy Holly, and Jesus Christ SuperstarJesus Christ SuperstarJesus Christ Superstar is a rock opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber, with lyrics by Tim Rice. The musical started off as a rock opera concept recording before its first staging on Broadway in 1971...
.
- The Rotharlann is unused currently, but it was busy in its heyday in the mid 1980s. Used mainly by the local cyclists, it also hosted discos that attracted youngsters from all over the country and was a local hot spot for "other" activities. A small campaign is gathering momentum to get the hall restored to its former glories.
Famous locals
- Malachi CushMalachi CushMalachi Cush, also recording as Malachi, , is a singer/songwriter from Donaghmore, a small village in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. Coming from a large musical family, he started singing and playing Irish traditional music at an early age. He appeared on the first series of Fame Academy and has...
, singer - Robin JacksonRobin JacksonRobert John "Robin" Jackson, known as the Jackal was a Northern Irish loyalist who held the rank of brigadier in the Ulster Volunteer Force during the period of violent religious and political conflict in Northern Ireland known as the Troubles.From his home in the small village of Donaghcloney,...
, former commander of the Ulster Volunteer Force's Mid-Ulster brigade - Niall McGinnNiall McGinnNiall McGinn is a Northern Irish footballer who plays for Brentford as a winger on loan from Celtic.-Derry City:...
, winger for Celtic and Northern Ireland
Sport
- Donaghmore St. Patrick'sDonaghmore St. Patrick'sDonaghmore St. Patrick's is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in the village of Donaghmore in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. They play in blue and gold colours.- Foundation :...
is the local Gaelic Athletic AssociationGaelic Athletic AssociationThe Gaelic Athletic Association is an amateur Irish and international cultural and sporting organisation focused primarily on promoting Gaelic games, which include the traditional Irish sports of hurling, camogie, Gaelic football, handball and rounders...
club. - St Joseph's Grammar School currently compete at Nolan Cup level in College GAA. They won the competition in 2010, progressing all the way to the semi final of the All Ireland series where they were beaten by Gortner Abbey, CrossmolinaCrossmolinaCrossmolina or Crosmolina is a town in the Barony of Tyrawley in County Mayo, Ireland, as well as the name of the parish in which Crossmolina is situated. The town sits on the River Deel near the northern shore of Lough Conn...
. - Donaghmore F.C. is the local football club and play in the Mid-Ulster Division 4
See also
- Abbeys and priories in Northern Ireland (County Tyrone)
- List of towns in Northern Ireland
- List of villages in Northern Ireland