DONNYBROOK
Donnybrook is a smallish town on
Highway One that is the last centre of substance before Bunbury.
Donnybrook is also said to be the birth place of the Granny Smith
Apple. There in visual evidence from a documented perspective that
supports the claim. The community and heritage factors are quite
evident. Donnybrook is a nice town that an overnight should be a
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The town of Donnybrook was gazetted in 1894. It was first settled
around 1842 when George Nash and others moved to the area. They named
the place "Donnybrook" after the suburb in Dublin that they came from.
The eastern part of the town was formerly called Minninup. The western
portion of the townsite is currently known as Irishtown.
Donnybrook is the home of Western Australia's apple industry. In 1900,
the first Granny Smith apple tree was planted, and the apple orchard
industry grew after WW1 Apples are harvested between March and May,
with apple blossoms prominent in October. Donnybrook's industries also
include timber, beef, dairy and wine vines.

The Donnybrook kiddy's playground is a
world beater. Seeing is believing with this great community asset. 
The Donnybrook Hotel is a 100 year
plus pub classic. Being the sole watering hole keeps this place busy.
The Oak Tree over the road likewise is
a 100 year classic. 
The Donnybrook War Memorial is on the
southern edge of the cbd. 
The public theatre confers that high
community values are at work.
The Donnybrook churches are a mix of
the very old and very new .
The Anglican Church
being well over 100 years old.
Visitors will delight in this small
town and community. As stated an overnight is recommended.
Heritage diary
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