Dundonald | |
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![]() Dundonald Moat and St Elizabeth's Church | |
Location within County Down | |
Population | 16,098 (2011 Census) |
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County | |
Country | Northern Ireland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | BELFAST |
Postcode district | BT16 |
Dialling code | 028 |
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NI Assembly | |
Dundonald (Irish: Dún Dónaill)[3] is a large settlement and civil parish in County Down, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. 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.