49
Census Records
10
Households
2
Census Years
- People
- 23
- Households
- 4
- People
- 26 +13%
- Households
- 6 +50%
About
Magheraroarty is a townland situated in northwestern County Donegal, in the province of Ulster, Ireland. It is located in the Gaoth Dobhair (Gweedore) region, an area characterized by rugged coastal and mountainous terrain. The townland sits near the Atlantic coast, with the landscape defined by bog, heathland, and rocky outcrops typical of the northwestern Donegal peninsula. The area forms part of the broader Derryveagh mountain range and benefits from its position between the interior highlands and the coastal margins, giving it both inland and maritime influences that shape its physical character and accessibility.
The region has a long history of Irish settlement and cultural heritage, with place names reflecting the Gaelic linguistic tradition deeply rooted in this part of Donegal. Like many northwestern Irish townlands, Magheraroarty would have been shaped by both pastoral farming traditions and the inevitable influence of maritime activity along the Donegal coast. The area's Irish name reflects its geographical identity, with townlands in this region preserving linguistic and cultural continuity stretching back centuries. The landscape itself has been gradually modified through centuries of small-scale farming, turf cutting, and pastoral use.
Magheraroarty retains significance as part of the living cultural and linguistic geography of Gaoth Dobhair, one of the most important Irish-speaking regions in the country. The townland contributes to the broader identity of this Gaeltacht area, where Irish language and traditional cultural practices remain central to community life. The terrain, though challenging for large-scale agriculture, has historically supported small farming communities and continues to be part of the everyday geography for local residents and those engaged with the region's cultural heritage and natural landscape.
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- Parish
- County
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Irish Name
Sliabh Mhachaire Uí Rabhartaigh
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Barony
Kilmacrenan
- Logainm
Townland Location
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- English
- Magheraroarty Mountain
- Irish
- Sliabh Mhachaire Uí Rabhartaigh
- Parish
- Tullaghobegly
- Barony
- Kilmacrenan
- County
- Donegal
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