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
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Donegore, the nearest railway station is Antrim, located 5.2 km away. Entry to the area is free.
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
Sources
Other places nearby
Tobergill
Natural landmarks · 0.6 km
The Landscape Centre
Museums · 1.3 km
Scolboa
Villages · 1.9 km
Ballywee Souterrains
Archaeological sites · 1.9 km
Dunamuggy
Natural landmarks · 2.4 km
Ballywoodock Rath
Archaeological sites · 2.6 km
Ballyclaverty
Natural landmarks · 2.7 km
Parkgate
Natural landmarks · 2.8 km
Ballybentragh
Natural landmarks · 3.1 km
Swans statue
Public art & sculpture · 3.2 km
Antrim Area Hospital
Natural landmarks · 3.4 km
Islandreagh
Natural landmarks · 3.6 km
Donegore is a village located in Northern Ireland. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Constituency
- South Antrim
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Donegore
52 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Donegore →
📷 5Castles · Northern Ireland
Antrim Castle
Antrim Castle — 17th century house in Antrim, Ireland, now demolished.
📷 3Forts · Northern Ireland
Battle of Antrim 1798
Battle of Antrim 1798 is a fort in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Northern Ireland
Clotworthy House
Clotworthy House — house in Antrim, County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Northern Ireland
Greystone Roundabout Sculpture
Greystone Roundabout Sculpture — Public artwork (sculpture) by Positive Spaces Programme.
📷 4Historic bridges · Northern Ireland
Londonderry Line
Londonderry Line is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic bridges · Northern Ireland
Londonderry Line
Londonderry Line is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · Northern Ireland
Shane's Castle ruins
Shane's Castle ruins — country house in Antrim, County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
📷 4Theatres · Northern Ireland
The Old Courthouse
The Old Courthouse is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Northern Ireland
The Steeple
The Steeple — house in Antrim, County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
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📷 3Theatres · Northern Ireland
Cinema, Antrim
Cinema, Antrim in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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📷 4Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
South Antrim
South Antrim in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 4Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Ballycraigy
Ballycraigy in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Parkhall College
Parkhall College in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Northern Regional College
Northern Regional College in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic churches · Northern Ireland
St Comgall's Church
St Comgall's Church in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 4Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Antrim Area Hospital
Antrim Area Hospital in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 2Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Holywell Hospital
Holywell Hospital in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 4Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Six Mile Water
Six Mile Water in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Massereene Barracks
Massereene Barracks in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 4Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Antrim
Antrim in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
2009 Massereene Barracks shooting
2009 Massereene Barracks shooting in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 4Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Antrim railway station
Antrim railway station in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 5📷 5Museums · Northern Ireland
The Landscape Centre
The Landscape Centre — a museum in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 2Archaeological sites · Northern Ireland
Ballywee Souterrains
Ballywee Souterrains — a archaeological in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 2Archaeological sites · Northern Ireland
Ballywoodock Rath
Ballywoodock Rath — a archaeological in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Donegore
Places to stay
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📷 5Hotels · Northern Ireland
DoubleTree by Hilton Belfast Templepatrick
DoubleTree by Hilton Belfast Templepatrick — a hotel in northern ireland. 4-star. Brand: Hilton.
📷 5Caravan parks · Northern Ireland
Six Mile Water Caravan Park
Six Mile Water Caravan Park — a caravan park in northern ireland.
📷 5Hotels · Northern Ireland
Maldron Hotel Belfast International
Maldron Hotel Belfast International — a hotel in northern ireland. 3-star. Brand: Maldron Hotels.
📷 3Caravan parks · Northern Ireland
Standing Stones Lodge Caravan Park
Standing Stones Lodge Caravan Park — a caravan park in northern ireland.
📷 5Caravan parks · Northern Ireland
Jordanstown Loughshore Caravan Park
Jordanstown Loughshore Caravan Park — a caravan park in northern ireland.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5
📷 7Historic pubs · Northern Ireland
Kelly's Cellars
Kelly's Cellars in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 5
📷 7Historic pubs · Northern Ireland
Crown Liquor Saloon
Crown Liquor Saloon in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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Lisburn
Lisburn — city in Northern Ireland.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Donegore?
- Donegore is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT41 2HS).
- What is Donegore?
- Donegore — village in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK.
- How do I get to Donegore?
- The nearest railway station is Antrim, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use 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.