Manorcunningham

Before the Plantation of Ulster, Mannorcunningham was part of the townland of Magheramore (historically spelt as Machrimore and Maghrimore; from Irish Machaire Mór).^[2]

The Local Community Resource Centre hosts a number of local community groups under an umbrella organisation called Manorcunningham Community Development Ltd., often referred to as MCDA, who run the centre. The facility has a computer suite, with broadband access, and hosts several fitness, sports, dancing, youth and community groups.^{[citation needed]} MCDA have also developed plans for the wider village, inclusive of health matters, outreach services and infrastructure.^{[citation needed]}

There are two local shops, takeaway, post office and a hairdressers in the village. Religious services are held in both the Church of Ireland^[4] and Presbyterian churches,^[5] with Roman Catholic services held in the local Catholic church on the outskirts of the village.^{[citation needed]}

Manorcunningham railway station opened on 30 June 1883, closed for passenger traffic on 3 June 1940, and finally closed altogether on 10 August 1953.^[6]

Until 2014, a regular Lough Swilly bus service ran through the village towards either Letterkenny or Derry.^[7] After the Lough Swilly bus company ceased trading, Bus Éireann took over the route. However, the Bus Éireann service only stops on the main N13 road adjacent to the village.^[8] A covered bus shelter was built at the main road junction with the village.^{[citation needed]} Gallaghers Coach Company, a private transport company, also runs a service between Annagry and Belfast via Derry, and which stops in Manorcunningham upon request.^[9]

• Major-General Sir James Murray Irwin, doctor in the British Army.
• Erminda Rentoul Esler, novelist.
• Sarah Crockett (née Stewart), paternal great-great-grandmother of Davy Crockett (1786–1836).^[10]

• List of populated places in the Republic of Ireland