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Census Records
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Households
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Census Years
- People
- 8
- Households
- 1
- People
- 13 +62.5%
- Households
- 2 +100%
About
Lackanash is a small townland located in County Meath in the province of Leinster in Ireland's east-central region. The townland is situated within the broader landscape of County Meath, an area known for its rolling hills, agricultural land, and proximity to the River Boyne. Like many Irish townlands, Lackanash represents a traditional administrative subdivision of the Irish landscape, with origins in medieval land division systems. The area forms part of the wider rural character of County Meath, which has long been primarily devoted to farming and pastoral activities.
County Meath itself holds considerable historical significance in Irish heritage, being home to numerous archaeological sites including the prehistoric passage tombs of Newgrange and Brú na Bóinne. While Lackanash itself is a modest townland without the same level of archaeological prominence as these major sites, it participates in the broader historical fabric of a county deeply rooted in Irish prehistory, early Christian history, and medieval settlement patterns. The townland would have developed as part of the gradual processes of settlement and land organization that shaped rural Meath over centuries.
As a rural townland in the modern era, Lackanash serves primarily as a residential and agricultural area for the local community. Like many small townlands in Ireland, it may be home to a few families and farms rather than constituting a concentrated village or town center. The townland's significance lies largely in its role within the local community structure and its connection to the broader landscape and heritage of County Meath, providing a sense of place and identity for those who live and work there.
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Irish Name
Leac an Ais
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Barony
Navan Upper
- Logainm