Donnygowen

Donnygowen is a townland in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is situated in the historic barony of Strabane Lower and the civil parish of Urney and covers an area of 53 acres.[1] The village of Clady is situated in the townlands of Clady and Donnygowen.[2]

The name derives from the Irish: dun na n-gabhann (Fort or dun of the smiths).[3]

The population of the townland declined during the 19th century:[4][5]

Year 1841 1851 1861 1871 1881 1891
Population 34 42 17 15 12 18
Houses 6 7 3 3 3 3

See also

References

  1. ^ "Townlands of County Tyrone". IreAtlas Townland Database. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
  2. ^ "Census of Ireland 1891". Enhanced Parliamentary Papers on Ireland. Retrieved 3 January 2013.[permanent dead link‍]
  3. ^ "Donnygowen". Place Names NI. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
  4. ^ "Census of Ireland 1851". Enhanced Parliamentary Papers on Ireland. Retrieved 3 January 2013.[permanent dead link‍]
  5. ^ "Census of Ireland 1891". Enhanced Parliamentary Papers on Ireland. Retrieved 3 January 2013.[permanent dead link‍]