10
Townlands
2,491
Registros censales
534
Hogares
2
Años del censo
- Personas
- 1,327
- Hogares
- 272
- Personas
- 1,164 -12.3%
- Hogares
- 262 -3.7%
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Dirraw is a small district located in County Antrim in Northern Ireland, situated in the northeastern part of the island. The area is characterized by the rolling countryside typical of County Antrim, with agricultural land forming much of the landscape. The district sits within the broader context of the Antrim plateau region, an area known for its distinctive geology and pastoral scenery. Like many rural areas in County Antrim, Dirraw benefits from proximity to both the Lough Neagh to the west and the Antrim coast to the northeast, making it part of a region with significant natural and geographic features.
The history of Dirraw, as with much of County Antrim, reflects the broader narrative of Ulster and Northern Ireland. The area has roots in the plantation period and the subsequent development of rural communities in the province. County Antrim itself has been shaped by waves of settlement and migration, with Scottish and English influences particularly evident in the northeast. Like other townlands in the region, Dirraw would have developed around agricultural pursuits and local community structures that have sustained rural life across centuries.
As a rural district, Dirraw's significance lies primarily in its role within the local farming and community networks of County Antrim. The area represents the kind of townland-based settlement pattern that characterizes much of rural Northern Ireland, where small districts maintain distinct identities while contributing to broader county life. The local community would be connected through shared agricultural interests, local institutions, and the social bonds typical of Irish rural villages and townlands.
Today, Dirraw remains a quiet rural area within County Antrim, representative of the agricultural heritage and landscape that define much of the county's character. While not a major population center or tourist destination, it forms part of the regional fabric of communities that sustain rural Northern Ireland's economic and social life.
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- Condado
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Jurisdicción
Irlanda del Norte
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Años del censo
1901, 1911
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Townlands
10 townlands registradas
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- Distrito
- Dirraw
- Condado
- Antrim
- Irlandés
- Aontroim
- Jurisdicción
- Irlanda del Norte
Registros censales
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