Dunkineely
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| Dunkineely Dún Mhic Chionnfhaelidh |
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| Irish grid reference G711767 |
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| County: | County Donegal | |
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Dunkineely (Irish: Dún Mhic Chionnfhaelidh) is a small village in County Donegal in North West Ireland. It is situated approximately 12 miles from the town of Donegal and 5 miles from Killybegs. It is a small single street village with a population of around 300 in its surroundings. There is a dun on the edge of the village from which Dunkineely derives its name. The village lies at the top of St John's Point, a narrow peninsula jutting seven miles into Donegal Bay, which boasts beautiful sceenary and is a world renowned diving site.
Dunkineely lies at N54 37.92 W008 21.58 (WGS84) and is approximately 150m above sea level.
Dunkineely is the larger of two villages in the parish of Killaghtee, the other being Bruckless, now the location of the R.C. parish church. Near by is the ancient parish church of Killaghtee. In the old graveyard there is one of the oldest celtic crosses in Ireland, the Killaghtee Cross. The population is a mix of Roman Catholic, Protestant, Methodist and Church of Ireland. Employment in the area relies on seasonal fishing and mixed agriculture as well as service and light industry in the nearby towns of Killybegs and Donegal.The local radio station is south west donegal community radio 101.5 fm
3 local industries in the village comprise of a fish processing factory, a net making factory and architectural design and fabrication factory. Services in Dunkineely include a shop , cafe, several garages, a fishing tackel shop/florist, auctioneers 4 bars, and a butcher's. There are several B&B's in the locality, one of Irelands finest French restaurants, Castle Murray House, is located just 2km outside the village on Saint Johns Point. Until recently, Dunkineely boasted seven bars but is now reduced to four to serve its population of 300 houses. McIntyre's bar hosts a weekly Irish traditional music session. There is also a National School, Garda Station, Community Centre, GAA pitch and soccer pitch.
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[edit] Sport
The local Gaelic Athletic Association club is named Naomh Ultan. The local soccer team is Dunkineely Celtic.
[edit] Transport
Dunkineely railway station opened on 18 August 1893, but finally closed on 1 January 1960. [1] Dunkineely lies on the main N56 road between Donegal Town and Killybegs. A regular bus service operates along this route.
[edit] References
- ^ Dunkineely station. Railscot - Irish Railways. Retrieved on 2007-09-05.
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