Dundonald, County Down

Dundonald (from Irish Dún Dónaill, meaning "Dónall's stronghold") is a large settlement and civil parish in County Down, Northern Ireland. It lies east of Belfast and is often considered a suburb of the city. It is home to the Ulster Hospital, Dundonald International Ice Bowl, Dundonald Omnipark (Cinema and various eateries), has a Park and Ride facility for the Glider (Belfast Rapid Transit system), access to the Comber Greenway and several housing developments. John de Courcey established a keep including a motte-and-bailey in the 12th century. This is known as Moat Park and can be accessed from Church Green, Comber Road and the Upper Newtownards Road.

Dundonald
  • Scots: Dundonal or Dundoanal
Dundonald Moat and St Elizabeth's Church
Dundonald
Location within County Down
Population16,098 (2011 Census)
District
  • Lisburn and Castlereagh
County
CountryNorthern Ireland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townBELFAST
Postcode districtBT16
Dialling code028
UK Parliament
NI Assembly
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