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Manorcunningham
Village in County Donegal, Ireland From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Manorcunningham, or Manor (Irish: Mainéar Uí Chuinneagáin, meaning "the manor of Fort Cownyngham")[2] is a village and townland in County Donegal, Ireland. It is located 7 km (4 mi) from Letterkenny on the main road to Derry. It is known locally and throughout Donegal as just Manor.[3]
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History
Before the Plantation of Ulster, Mannorcunningham was part of the townland of Magheramore (historically spelt as Machrimore and Maghrimore; from Irish Machaire Mór).[2]
Amenities
The Local Community Resource Centre hosts a number of local community groups under an umbrella organisation called Manorcunningham Community Development Ltd., often referred to as MCDA, who run the centre. The facility has a computer suite, with broadband access, and hosts several fitness, sports, dancing, youth and community groups.[citation needed] MCDA have also also developed plans for the wider village, inclusive of health matters, outreach services and infrastructure.[citation needed]
There are two local shops, takeaway, post office and a hairdressers in the village. Religious services are held in both the Church of Ireland[4] and Presbyterian churches,[5] with Roman Catholic services held in the local Catholic church on the outskirts of the village.[citation needed]
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Transport
Manorcunningham railway station opened on 30 June 1883, closed for passenger traffic on 3 June 1940, and finally closed altogether on 10 August 1953.[6]
Until 2014, a regular Lough Swilly bus service ran through the village towards either Letterkenny or Derry.[7] After the Lough Swilly bus company ceased trading, Bus Éireann took over the route. However, the Bus Éireann service only stops on the main N13 road adjacent to the village.[8] A covered bus shelter was built at the main road junction with the village.[citation needed] Gallaghers Coach Company, a private transport company, also runs a service between Annagry and Belfast via Derry, and which stops in Manorcunningham upon request.[9]
People
- Major-General Sir James Murray Irwin, doctor in the British Army.
- Erminda Rentoul Esler, novelist.
- Sarah Crockett (née Stewart), paternal great-great-grandmother of Davy Crockett (1786–1836).[10]
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References
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