Manorcunningham
Encyclopedia
Manorcunningham, or Manor is a small village
and townland
in County Donegal
, Ireland
. It is located 7 kilometers from Letterkenny
on the main road to Derry
. It's 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.
, Mannorcunningham was part of the townland
of Magheramore (historically spelt as Machrimore and Maghrimore; ).
In recent years the much mooted New Railway Corridor Link might be operational and invoke memories of days gone by. Near neighbouring villages remember the era of industrial time fondly and would embrace any new technological advances.
The Local Community Resource Centre hosts many 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 new Computer Suite, with Broadband access, Fitness, Boxing, Parent & Toddler Group, Women's Group, Historical Society, Festival Committee, Lagan Harps Football Club, Irish & Old Time Dancing, Community Youth Project.
The Centre has been a hub for most activities over the years. In 2007 they held their first Community Festival in over 22 years and now plan to hold an annual event.
MCDA whilst looking after and making sure the local Community Resource Centre remains operational, MCDA are also developing plans for the wider village, inclusive of Health Matters, Outreach Services, Infrastructure.
There are two local shops where provisions may be purchased (including petrol and selected hardware at one of the shops, known as Ivan Browne's Shop) and regular Sunday and other services in both the Church of Ireland and Presbyterian Church located in the village.
A regular Lough Swilly bus service runs through the village (non-express services are available through requesting stop at the main road) towards either Letterkenny or Derry.
Transport is also available via Gallaghers Coach Company, who run a regular daily service between Annagry and Belfast via Derry, and which will stop in Manorcunningham at request.
Irish Wheelchair Association provide Countywide Services for wheelchair usuers, courses, training, a small fleet of buses for users and meals for all participants.
Village
A village is a clustered human settlement or community, larger than a hamlet with the population ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand , Though often located in rural areas, the term urban village is also applied to certain urban neighbourhoods, such as the West Village in Manhattan, New...
and townland
Townland
A townland or bally is a small geographical division of land used in Ireland. The townland system is of Gaelic origin—most townlands are believed to pre-date the Norman invasion and most have names derived from the Irish language...
in County Donegal
County Donegal
County Donegal is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Border Region and is also located in the province of Ulster. It is named after the town of Donegal. Donegal County Council is the local authority for the county...
, Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
. It is located 7 kilometers from Letterkenny
Letterkenny
Letterkenny , with a population of 17,568, is the largest town in County Donegal, part of the Province of Ulster in Ireland. The town is located on the River Swilly...
on the main road to Derry
Derry
Derry or Londonderry is the second-biggest city in Northern Ireland and the fourth-biggest city on the island of Ireland. The name Derry is an anglicisation of the Irish name Doire or Doire Cholmcille meaning "oak-wood of Colmcille"...
. It's 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 UlsterPlantation of Ulster
The Plantation of Ulster was the organised colonisation of Ulster—a province of Ireland—by people from Great Britain. Private plantation by wealthy landowners began in 1606, while official plantation controlled by King James I of England and VI of Scotland began in 1609...
, Mannorcunningham was part of the townland
Townland
A townland or bally is a small geographical division of land used in Ireland. The townland system is of Gaelic origin—most townlands are believed to pre-date the Norman invasion and most have names derived from the Irish language...
of Magheramore (historically spelt as Machrimore and Maghrimore; ).
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.
In recent years the much mooted New Railway Corridor Link might be operational and invoke memories of days gone by. Near neighbouring villages remember the era of industrial time fondly and would embrace any new technological advances.
Village Life
Whilst the village is quiet, it does house a number of activities.The Local Community Resource Centre hosts many 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 new Computer Suite, with Broadband access, Fitness, Boxing, Parent & Toddler Group, Women's Group, Historical Society, Festival Committee, Lagan Harps Football Club, Irish & Old Time Dancing, Community Youth Project.
The Centre has been a hub for most activities over the years. In 2007 they held their first Community Festival in over 22 years and now plan to hold an annual event.
MCDA whilst looking after and making sure the local Community Resource Centre remains operational, MCDA are also developing plans for the wider village, inclusive of Health Matters, Outreach Services, Infrastructure.
There are two local shops where provisions may be purchased (including petrol and selected hardware at one of the shops, known as Ivan Browne's Shop) and regular Sunday and other services in both the Church of Ireland and Presbyterian Church located in the village.
A regular Lough Swilly bus service runs through the village (non-express services are available through requesting stop at the main road) towards either Letterkenny or Derry.
Transport is also available via Gallaghers Coach Company, who run a regular daily service between Annagry and Belfast via Derry, and which will stop in Manorcunningham at request.
Entertainment
Music is provided in the local pub at weekend times. The main public house is The Lagan Inn which houses after match refreshments for the local Lagan Harps Football Club. They run a weekly Take Your Pick quiz to raise money for the local Festival and also takeaway in the area.Services
Manor Community Childcare offer reduced expense educational facility for none attending national school age, and also an After School Programme.Irish Wheelchair Association provide Countywide Services for wheelchair usuers, courses, training, a small fleet of buses for users and meals for all participants.
Famous people
- Sir James Murray IrwinJames Murray Irwin- External links :*...
, Major in the British Army - Erminda Rentoul EslerErminda Rentoul EslerErminda Rentoul Esler was an Irish novelist who wrote romances and fiction expressing Presbyterian moral values. She was well known in the late 19th and early 20th centuries for her novels and short stories, and was published in the Cornhill Magazine.She was born in Manorcunningham, County...
, novelist