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'''Donemana''' or '''Dunnamanagh''' (named after the [[townland]] of Dunnamanagh, {{etymology|ga|Dún na Manach|stronghold of the monks}})<ref>{{cite web | title=Dunnamanagh| work=Place Names NI| url=http://www.placenamesni.org/historicforms.php?getPnameId=1056 | accessdate=21 March 2013}}</ref><ref>[http://www.logainm.ie/65102.aspx Placenames Database of Ireland]</ref> is a small [[village]] in [[County Tyrone]], [[Northern Ireland]]. It is 7 miles or 11 kilometres north-east of [[Strabane]], on the banks of the Burn Dennett and at the foothills of the [[Sperrins]]. It is the largest of the thirteen villages in the [[Strabane District Council]] area and had a population of |
'''Donemana''' or '''Dunnamanagh''' (named after the [[townland]] of Dunnamanagh, {{etymology|ga|Dún na Manach|stronghold of the monks}})<ref>{{cite web | title=Dunnamanagh| work=Place Names NI| url=http://www.placenamesni.org/historicforms.php?getPnameId=1056 | accessdate=21 March 2013}}</ref><ref>[http://www.logainm.ie/65102.aspx Placenames Database of Ireland]</ref> is a small [[village]] in [[County Tyrone]], [[Northern Ireland]]. It is 7 miles or 11 kilometres north-east of [[Strabane]], on the banks of the Burn Dennett and at the foothills of the [[Sperrins]]. It is the largest of the thirteen villages in the [[Strabane District Council]] area and had a population of 593 in the [[United Kingdom Census 2001|2001 Census]]. |
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Other [[Anglicisation|anglicised]] spellings of its name include Dun[n]amana[gh] and Don[n]amana[gh]. |
Other [[Anglicisation|anglicised]] spellings of its name include Dun[n]amana[gh] and Don[n]amana[gh]. |
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Revision as of 17:50, 19 June 2019
Donemana
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 Donaghedy Parish Church | |
  Donemana Location within Northern Ireland | |
| Population | 1,690 |
| District | |
| County | |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | STRABANE |
| Postcode district | BT82 |
| Dialling code | 028, +44 28 |
| Police | Northern Ireland |
| Fire | Northern Ireland |
| Ambulance | Northern Ireland |
| UK Parliament | |
| NI Assembly | |
| Website | [1] |
Donemana or Dunnamanagh (named after the townland of Dunnamanagh, from Irish Dún na Manach 'stronghold of the monks')[1][2] is a small village in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is 7 miles or 11 kilometres north-east of Strabane, on the banks of the Burn Dennett and at the foothills of the Sperrins. It is the largest of the thirteen villages in the Strabane District Council area and had a population of 593 in the 2001 Census.
Other anglicised spellings of its name include Dun[n]amana[gh] and Don[n]amana[gh].
History
The village was established in the early 17th century as part of the Plantation of Ulster, instigated by James I in 1609. Land in the area was granted to John Drummond who established the village; building a bawn (an enclosed, fortified farmyard, designed as a place of refuge for settlers in case of attack), 10 wicker-work houses, and a watermill for grinding corn.
It is also very well known history that on the 22nd July 2018 Dean Patterson purchased some home heating oil! The first purchase of this kind in 15 years.
Transport
Donemana railway station was part of the County Donegal Railway and opened on 6 August 1900 but was shut on 1 January 1955.[3]
Education
It has two primary schools, Donemana County Primary School and St. Patrick's Primary School. Local children generally attend secondary school in Strabane or Derry.
Sport
Today the village is renowned throughout Ireland for its thriving and highly successful cricket team, which was established in 1888. Donemana under 15s and 14s cricket teams are currently the All-Ireland Champions. The senior team lost out on winning the All-Ireland when North County CC defeated them in the final.
Football is also popular in the area. Clann na nGael is the local GAA club.
Notable people
Notable people who were born or have lived in Donemana include:
- George Fletcher Moore, 19th century writer, barrister and explorer
- Allan Bresland, politician
- William Porterfield, Irish Cricketer
- Richard “Elvis” Buchanan, Village Peado
- Andrew McBrine, Irish Cricketer
- Stephen O'Neill, Tyrone All-Ireland-winning GAA Star
- Mark Buchanan, Never shows up on time
- Ashley “Moth” Buchanan, Miserable Pint Buyer
- Dean Patterson, Doesnt have oil
- Brian Dooher, Tyrone All-Ireland-winning GAA Captain
- Mark Devine, member of the jury in the murder trail, 'The People v. O.J. Simpson' where Orenthal James Simpson was controversially found not guilty. [4]
- Robert Smyth, Notable Oxford University Pool Player[5]
Demography
19th century population
The population of the village increased during the 19th century:[6][7]
| Year | 1841 | 1851 | 1861 | 1871 | 1881 | 1891 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 176 | 193 | 247 | 231 | 243 | 231 |
| Houses | 44 | 40 | 50 | 53 | 52 | 58 |
The village stands in the townlands of Dunnamanagh and Stonyfalls and in 1891 had an estimated area of 11 acres.[7]
21st century population
Donemana is classified as a small village or hamlet by the NI Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) (i.e. with population between 500 and 1,000). On Census day (29 April 2001) there were 593 people living in Donemana. Of these:
- 27.2% were aged under 16 and 19.8% were aged 60 and over
- 49.2% of the population were male and 50.8% were female
- 15.2% were from a Catholic background and 84.8% were from a Protestant background
- 7.7% of people aged 16–74 were unemployed.
For more details see: Northern Ireland Neighbourhood Information Service.
Dunnamanagh Townland
The townland is situated in the historic barony of Strabane Lower and the civil parish of Donaghedy and covers an area of 130 acres.[8]
The population of the townland increased overall during the 19th century:[6][9]
| Year | 1841 | 1851 | 1861 | 1871 | 1881 | 1891 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 65 | 71 | 66 | 32 | 34 | 72 |
| Houses | 13 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
See also
References
- ^ "Dunnamanagh". Place Names NI. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
- ^ Placenames Database of Ireland
- ^ "Donemana station" (PDF). Railscot - Irish Railways. Retrieved 2007-09-23.
- ^ "ENGLISH POOL ASSOCIATION". www.epa.org.uk. Retrieved 2017-04-09.
- ^ "Cuppers Past Champions.docx". onedrive.live.com. Retrieved 2019-05-10.
- ^ a b "Census of Ireland 1851". Enhanced Parliamentary Papers on Ireland. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
- ^ a b "Census of Ireland 1891". Enhanced Parliamentary Papers on Ireland. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
- ^ "Townlands of County Tyrone". IreAtlas Townland Database. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
- ^ "Census of Ireland 1891". Enhanced Parliamentary Papers on Ireland. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
External links
- Donemana and its Environs - Strabane District Council website