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Crossmaglen, Condado de Armagh

Distrito

Crossmaglen

Condado de Armagh

28

Townlands

2,166

Registros censales

482

Hogares

1

Año del censo

1901 Censo
Personas
2,166
Hogares
482

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Crossmaglen is a small village and district located in south County Armagh in Northern Ireland, situated close to the border with County Louth in the Republic of Ireland. The area is situated within the drumlin belt of Ulster, characterized by gently rolling hills and fertile agricultural land that dominates the landscape of this part of the province. The village itself lies in a rural setting, typical of much of south Armagh, with the surrounding countryside comprising fields, small farms, and scattered settlements. The proximity to the Irish border has historically influenced the character and development of the area.

The district has a long history extending back many centuries, with evidence of human settlement in the region dating to medieval times and earlier. Like much of Ireland, Crossmaglen has been shaped by the broader historical currents of Irish history, including the impacts of English colonial rule, religious divisions, and land ownership patterns that emerged over the centuries. The area has a predominantly Catholic population and strong Irish cultural traditions, with the Irish language and local heritage playing important roles in community identity.

Crossmaglen is perhaps best known locally for its sporting traditions, particularly Gaelic football and hurling, which have long been central to community life and cultural expression. The village has a notable sports ground that serves as a focal point for local GAA activities and community gatherings. The square at the center of Crossmaglen has functioned as the heart of village life, serving as a meeting place and venue for local events and celebrations over many decades.

For residents of the district, Crossmaglen represents an important center of community identity and social cohesion in rural south Armagh. Like many rural villages in Ireland, the community has faced economic challenges related to agricultural change and rural depopulation, yet the village continues to serve as a gathering place for the surrounding population. The strong sense of local identity and community traditions remains significant to those living in the area, with local institutions, cultural activities, and social networks continuing to sustain community bonds.

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Condado

Armagh

Jurisdicción

Irlanda del Norte

Años del censo

1901

Townlands

28 townlands registradas

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Distrito
Crossmaglen
Condado
Armagh
Irlandés
Ard Mhacha
Jurisdicción
Irlanda del Norte

Registros censales

1901 | Buscar a todas las personas →

Townlands

28
Ballinacarry Brown's Lane Carrick Street Carrickamoan Clarbane Cornahove Creenkill Creevekeeran Creggan Street Cregganbane Glebe Crossmaglen Culloville Drumbally Drumgose Dundalk Road Dundalk Street Glassdrumonaghy Lisamry Loughross Monaguillagh Monog Newtownhamilton Street North St., Rathkeelan North Street Rathkeelan Square Tullyard Urcher