Manorcunningham
| Manorcunningham Irish: Mainéar Uí Chuinneagáin | |
| County Donegal | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | C243118 |
| Location: | 54°57’12"N, 7°37’16"W |
| Data | |
| Population: | 675 (2016) |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Letterkenny |
| Dáil constituency: |
Donegal |
Manorcunningham, otherwise known as Manor, is a small village and townland in County Donegal. It is located four and a half miles from Letterkenny on the main road to Londonderry. It is known locally and throughout Donegal as just 'Manor'.
Currently housing development is ongoing and quickly becoming a place to live and commute to the major towns such as Letterkenny.
History
Before the Plantation of Ulster, Mannorcunningham was part of the townland of Magheramore (historically spelt as Machrimore and Maghrimore.
Railway
Manorcunningham railway station opened on 30 June 1883, closed for passenger traffic on 3 June 1940, and finally closed altogether on 10 August 1953.[1]
Churches
- Church of Ireland
- Presbyterian Churches
- Roman Catholic (located on the outskirts of the village)
About the village
The Local Community Resource Centre hosts a number of local community groups under the umbrella organisation called Manorcunningham Community Development Ltd. often referred to as MCDA, who run the Community Resource Centre. The facility has a computer suite, with broadband access, and hosts Fitness, boxing, parent & toddler group, women's group, historical society, festival committee, Lagan Harps Football Club, Irish & old time dancing, and community youth projects.
In 2007 the centre held their first Community Festival in over 22 years and now plan to hold an annual event.
There are two local shops, takeaway, post office and a hairdressers in the village.
References
- ↑ Manorcunningham station: Railscot - Irish Railways
- Mainéar Uí Chuinneagáin/Manorcunningham: Placenames Database of Ireland
