263
Census Records
48
Households
2
Census Years
- People
- 174
- Households
- 32
- People
- 89 -48.9%
- Households
- 16 -50%
About
Carnatreantagh is a small townland located in County Donegal in the northwest of Ireland, situated within the broader landscape of the Donegal Peninsula. The townland forms part of the rural hinterland characteristic of this region, where rolling hills, moorland, and agricultural land dominate the terrain. Like many townlands in County Donegal, Carnatreantagh reflects the typical settlement pattern of rural Ireland, with scattered houses and farms distributed across the landscape rather than forming a concentrated village center. The area's topography and climate are shaped by its Atlantic coastal proximity, resulting in the green, damp conditions typical of northwest Ireland.
The townland, like much of Donegal, has deep historical roots extending back centuries. County Donegal itself has been shaped by various periods of Irish history, from early Celtic settlement through medieval times to the colonial period. Townlands such as Carnatreantagh often derive their names from Irish Gaelic origins, reflecting the linguistic and cultural heritage of the region. The settlement patterns and land divisions visible in Donegal today reflect both prehistoric occupation and the systematic townland divisions that were established over time, particularly during the period of English administration and land surveys.
Carnatreantagh, as with most small Irish townlands, serves primarily as an agricultural and residential area for local families who maintain connections to the land and to the broader Donegal community. The townland contributes to the character of rural County Donegal, where traditional ways of life, farming practices, and community bonds remain important to residents. The area's significance lies largely in its role as part of the fabric of rural Irish life, where townlands continue to function as recognized geographic and administrative divisions that hold meaning for local populations and maintain cultural continuity.
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- County
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Irish Name
Ceathrú na dTréantach
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Barony
Kilmacrenan
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