Towns & cities · Northern Ireland
Donegore
Also known as: Dún Ó gCorra
Donegore — village in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Antrim · 5.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Donegore is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "village in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK". Coordinates: 54.7350°, -6.1360°.
From the Wikipedia article
Donegore (historically Dunogcurra, from Irish Dún Ó gCorra 'stronghold of the O'Corra') is the name of a hill, a townland, a small cluster of residences, and a civil parish in the historic barony of Antrim Upper, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Donegore lies approximately 5 miles (8 km) east of Antrim town. 154 acres of the townland lies in the civil parish of Grange of Nilteen (also in Antrim Upper). The largest settlement in the parish is the village of Parkgate. Donegore Hill stands prominently above the Six Mile Water valley, with views to the east, south, and most notably the west, where it overlooks Lough Neagh and the Sperrins beyond.
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Background
History
The area was the site of the main camp of the United Irishmen prior to the Battle of Antrim, in the Irish Rebellion of 1798. Weaver poet, James Orr wrote a poem entitled Donegore Hill on the subject. The parish contains fortified earthworks and other archaeological remains, both ancient (including a Neolithic causewayed enclosure) and mediaeval. The Church of Ireland (Anglican) parish church, St. John's, dates back at least to the 14th century. The churchyard is the burial site of (among others) poet and artist Sir Samuel Ferguson. Since 1922, the Church of Ireland parish has been united with the adjacent parish of Templepatrick. The parish is served also by two Presbyterian churches: First…
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- Coordinates
- 54.7350, -6.1360
- District
- Antrim and Newtownabbey
- Postcode
- BT41 2HS
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Antrim
- Nearest railway station
- Antrim — 5.2 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Donegore?
- Donegore is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT41 2HS).
- Is Donegore free to visit?
- Yes, Donegore is free to enter.
- How do I get to Donegore?
- The nearest railway station is Antrim, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT41 2HS.