Ward in Ards and North Down, Northern Ireland
| Coordinates: | 54.635, -5.538 |
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| Population: | 7,369 |
| Dialling code: | 02891 (Bangor) |
Donaghadee sits on the east coast within the borough of Ards and North Down, Northern Ireland, overlooking the North Channel. Its long stone pier and distinctive lighthouse are the town’s signature features, offering clear views across to Portpatrick and the coast of Scotland; historically the harbour acted as an important packet port linking the two shores, and that maritime past still shapes the settlement’s character.
Today Donaghadee blends a lively coastal community - fishing, sailing, cafés and independent shops - with seasonal tourism and a commuter link into Belfast. Georgian and Victorian streets, a visible lifeboat and sailing culture, and an active local calendar give the town a compact but distinctive seaside feel within Ards and North Down.
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