Domhnach Daoi

Donaghadee's Irish name Domhnach Daoi derives from 'domhnach' (church) and 'Daoi,' likely referring to a local saint. The site has been inhabited since pre-Christian times, with archaeological evidence of a Gaelic ringfort predating the Anglo-Norman conquest. In the late 12th century, the Normans constructed a substantial motte-and-bailey castle on the site, now one of Ulster's largest motte ea...