37
Census Records
9
Households
2
Census Years
- People
- 15
- Households
- 5
- People
- 22 +46.7%
- Households
- 4 -20%
About
Falcarragh is a small townland located in County Donegal in the northwest of Ireland, situated in the Gaeltacht region where Irish is widely spoken. The settlement lies in a rural, coastal landscape characterized by rolling hills, moorland, and proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. The area is part of the broader Donegal geography known for its dramatic natural scenery, with the townland positioned in terrain that reflects the rugged topography typical of the county. The landscape around Falcarragh supports traditional pastoral farming and has historically been shaped by both agricultural activity and the sea's influence on the local economy and settlement patterns.
The name Falcarragh derives from the Irish language, reflecting the area's deep roots in Irish cultural and linguistic tradition. Like many townlands in Donegal, Falcarragh has a history tied to rural Irish life, with settlement patterns and land use reflecting centuries of habitation and community development. The area falls within the Gaeltacht, a designation that highlights the importance of preserving Irish language and culture in this region. This linguistic and cultural heritage remains significant to the identity of local communities and continues to influence daily life and cultural practices in the townland.
Falcarragh serves as part of the wider community network in northwest Donegal, contributing to the social and economic fabric of the surrounding parishes and districts. The townland is characteristic of many small rural settlements in Donegal that maintain local traditions while adapting to modern circumstances. Community life in the area has historically centered around agriculture, fishing, and local social institutions, though like rural areas throughout Ireland, Falcarragh has experienced demographic and economic changes over recent decades. The townland remains a meaningful geographic and social unit within the local administrative and cultural landscape of County Donegal.
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- Parish
- County
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Irish Name
An Fál Carrach
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Barony
Kilmacrenan
- Logainm
Valuation Office Records
From the National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s–1850s)
30 occupiers recorded in the Valuation Office Books for this townland.
Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.
Townland Location
OpenStreetMapDetails
- English
- Falcarragh
- Irish
- An Fál Carrach
- Parish
- Tullaghobegly
- Barony
- Kilmacrenan
- County
- Donegal
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