94
Townlands
9,659
Registros censales
1,826
Hogares
3
Años del censo
- Personas
- 6,294
- Hogares
- 1,099
- Personas
- 1,739 -72.4%
- Hogares
- 372 -66.2%
- Personas
- 1,626 -6.5%
- Hogares
- 355 -4.6%
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Castlerahan is a small district located in County Cavan in the province of Ulster in the north-central region of Ireland. The area sits within the broader landscape characteristic of the Irish Midlands, marked by rolling countryside, farmland, and the distinctive drumlin topography that defines much of Cavan's terrain. The district is situated near the town of Cavan and benefits from its proximity to both local market towns and transport routes connecting to larger urban centers. The landscape is predominantly rural and agricultural, with scattered settlements, townlands, and traditional Irish countryside features including hedgerows, stone walls, and patches of woodland.
Castlerahan has historical roots extending back centuries, with the name itself deriving from its association with a castle or fortified structure typical of Irish medieval settlement patterns. Like much of County Cavan, the area has been shaped by the broader historical forces that affected Ulster and Ireland as a whole, including Anglo-Norman settlement, the Tudor conquest, and the subsequent patterns of Irish and English land ownership. The district reflects the cultural and religious composition that developed over centuries, with strong connections to the Catholic faith and Irish heritage that characterize the region.
The area is home to Castlerahan Church and other local landmarks that serve as focal points for the community. The district maintains its character as a functioning rural parish with a school and various community facilities that support local residents. Like many rural Irish districts, Castlerahan remains tied to agricultural traditions while adapting to contemporary rural life, with farming continuing to play an important role in the local economy and way of life.
For the people of Castlerahan, the district represents home and community identity, with strong local connections and a sense of belonging rooted in family histories, shared institutions like the church and school, and participation in local cultural and sporting activities. The area's significance lies primarily in its role as a functioning rural community rather than in dramatic historical events, making it representative of the many small districts that form the backbone of Irish rural society.
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Jurisdicción
República de Irlanda
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Años del censo
1821, 1901, 1911
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Townlands
94 townlands registradas
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- Castlerahan
- Condado
- Cavan
- Irlandés
- An Cabhán
- Jurisdicción
- República de Irlanda
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