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Rh the town was occupied by English troops, who were soon after repulsed by the young O'Donell ; but during his absi net-, in 1600, tho English gained possession of tip; town and monastery. In 1798 the town was threatened by three. French men-of-war; but as the militia were called out, and preparations made for defence, no attempt to land was made. Donegal con- sists of a large triangular market-place and three streets. It contains a bridewell, a sessions-house, a dispensary, and constabulary station. The harbour, on the E. side of the peninsula of Durin, about 2 miles from the town, contains over 12 ieet of water at low tide, and there is also a market quay, with about 9 feet of water, built by the Earl of Arran. Near the town a pump-room and bath have been erected over a sulphur spring. Donegal was incorporated as a borough on the 27th February, 1612, and returned two members to the Irish parlia- ment till the Union, when tho corporation became extinct. A manor was erected in 1639, by grant, to Henry Brooke, with the right of holding a court-leet and a court-baron. The manorial court is still held monthly, petty sessions fortnightly, and tho general sessions quarterly, in March, June, October, and De- cember. The Poor-law Union contains 11 electoral divisions, and an area of 157,841 acres. The popula- tion of the town, according to the census of 1861, was 1,616, of whom 191 belonged to the Established Church, 1,166 were Roman Catholics, 95 Presbyterians, 55 Methodists, 8 Independents, and 3 Baptists. The living is a vie., val. 255, in the patron, of the Bishop of Ka- phoe, to which diocese it belongs. The church was built in 1825, and tho glebe-house rebuilt in 1816, both by tin: assistance of the late Board of First Fruits. The Roman Catholics have a chapel in the town, and another at Townawilly. Their parish coincides with that of the English church. The Presbyterians, Independents, and Wesleyans have also places of worship. The schools include the parochial schools, built on land presented by the Earl of Arran ; one on Erasmus Smith's foundation ; one built in accordance with the bequest of Colonel Robertson, who died towards the end of the 18th cen- tury ; three Sunday-schools, and four or five smaller day schools. The antiquities of the town consist of the ruins of the castle and monastery already mentioned. The cloister of the latter remains, and is composed of a row of small arches on coupled pillars. It contains two narrow passages about 7 feet high by 10 in length and 4 in width, probably used as places of safety for tho treasures of the convent in time of danger. The chro- nicle of Donegal, known as thw "Annals of the Four Masters," was compiled here. The Hull, within 3 miles of the town, is the residence of the Conyagham family; Lough Eask House is occupied by T. Brook, Esq. ; and St. Ernan's by J. Hamilton, Esq. The Chi- chesters derive the titles of marquis and earl from the town of Donegal. A weekly market is held on Saturday, and a fair on tho second Friday in every month.

DONEGAL BAY, in the provs. of Connaught and Ulster, Ireland. It is bounded by the co. of Donegal on tho N. and E., and by those of Leitrim and Sligo on the 6. Its width from Tellin Head to Kinoran Point is 20 miles. It is screened on the S. side by the Bally- connel rocks and Milkhaven and Mullaghmore road. There are coastguard stations at the latter point, and at Doorin, Killybegs, Mucross, and St. John's points. There is a light on Rotten Island, and the Innismurray and Bohahinshi rocks lie at the entrance. Tho numerous inlets and harbours worthy of notice will be found de- scribed under their respective heads.

DONEGORE, a par. in tho bar. of Upper Antrim, in the co. of Antrim, prov. of Ulster, Ireland, 3 miles N.E. of Antrim. Dough is its post town. The surface is mountainous, and it contains the vils. of Parkgate and Fourmile-burn. The living is a rect. in the dioc. of the Connor, val. two others, 295, in the patron. of the bishop. The church was built in 1659. Here is also a Presbyterian meeting-house, ans several Sunday and day schools.

DONERAILE, a par., post and market town, in the bar. of Fermoy, in the co. of Cork, prov.of Munster Ireland, 24 miles N.E. of Youghall, and 124 S.W. of Dublin, near the Great Southern and Western railway. There is some upland and bog, but the arable portion consists of good soil. The river Awbeg—Spenser's "Gentle Mulla" is here crossed by a handsome stone bridge. The town is situated at the foot of the Galtee mountains. It consists of one principal street and con- tains a dispensary, loan fund, police station and bar- racks. It was a parliamentary borough before the Union The living is a perpet. cur. in the dioc of Cloyne val. with another, £275, in the patron. of the bishop. The church was built in 1816 by loan from the Board of First Fruits, and a gift from John Hamilton Esq. The Roman Catholic chapel is united to that of Templeroan There are several daily schools. Petty sessions and a manor court are held at intervals within the town. Pro- minent among the numerous seats are Doneraile Park the seat of the proprietor, Viscount Doneraile, a de- scendant of the St. Leger family ; and Craigh Castle. Kilcoleman Castle, now a ruin, was the house of the poet Spenser at the time he wrote the "Faery Queen." There are also remains of other castles in the vicinity.

DONHEAD ST. ANDREW, a par. in the hund. of Dunworth, in the co. of Wilts, 4 miles N.E of Shaftes- bury, and 16 W. of Salisbury. It is situated on the river Don, near Castle Kingcamp, and contains the small hmlt. of Easton Bussett. The Semley station is on Salis- bury and Yeovil railway is about 2½ miles N. Green sandstone, of which the church is built is found in abundance in this district. The living is a rect.* in the dioc. of Salisbury, val. $814, in the. patron, of the Rev. W. Dansey. The church is in the perpendicular style of architecture, with embattled tower and pinnacles. It is dedicated to St. Andrew, and, with the school-house stands in a vale. The register commences in 1645. Here is a National school for 100 children, with an endowment of £10 10s. 8d. per annum, Some remains of an old castle are to be seen here. It is a meet for Mr. Farquharson's hounds. Fern House and Donhead Lodge are the principal residences. Lord Arundel of Wardour is lord of the manor.

DONHEAD ST. MARY, a par. in the hund. of Dun- worth, in the co. of Wilts, ½ mile E. of Donhead St Andrew, and 3½ miles N.E. of Shaftesbury, is post town It contains the tythgs. of Charlton, Dognal and Hay- stone. The village, which is considerbale, is situated near the river Don. Most of the houses are built of green sandstone, which is largely quarried. The living is a rect. in the dioc. of Salisbury, val. with cur. of Charlton annexed, £928, in the patron of New College Oxford. The church is an ancient structure, with western tower and pinnacles. It is dedicated to St Mary the Virgin, and stands on a hill, known as St Mary's. A Charlton there is a chapel-of-ease and A National School The Wesleyan Methodists and Independents have places of worship, and there are National and British schools The Society of Friends have a place of intermenet, but it has not been used for more than a century. In the neighbourhood are some remains of a Roman encamp- ment. Sir Godfrey Kneller formerly resided at Don- head Hall. Charlton House and Wincombe Park are principal residences. Lord Arundel of Wardour is lord of the manor.

DONIFORD, a hmlt. in the par. of St. Dee{Illegible}}man, in the co. of Somerset, 1 mile E. of Watchet. It is situated on the coast.

DONNINGTON, a par. and market town in the wap. of Kirkton, parts of Holland, In the Co. of Lincoln, 6 miles S. of the Swineshead station on the Great Northern railway. It contains the hmlt. of Northhope and the market town of Donnington, which is a polling place for the parts of Kesteven and Holland. It is situated in the fen sistrict, the greater part of which is now drained and cultivated. A battle was fought her in 164{illegible}} between the royalists, under Colonel Cavendish, and the parliamentarians, in which the former gained as signa victory. The town, which has a clean and cheerful appearance, consists principally of three streets, which