15
Townlands
1,245
Registros censales
255
Hogares
2
Años del censo
- Personas
- 611
- Hogares
- 130
- Personas
- 634 +3.8%
- Hogares
- 125 -3.8%
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Derrylahan is a small rural district located in County Cavan in the province of Ulster in northern Ireland. The area is situated in the distinctive landscape characteristic of County Cavan, which is known for its rolling hills, drumlin formations, and numerous lakes and waterways. The terrain of Derrylahan reflects the broader geography of the county, with pastoral farmland interspersed with woodland and water features. The landscape is typical of the border region between the Irish midlands and the northern counties, featuring the undulating topography created by glacial deposits during the last ice age.
The district, like much of County Cavan, has deep historical roots connected to Irish rural life and land use patterns. County Cavan itself has a rich history spanning from pre-Christian times through the medieval period to the modern era, and smaller districts such as Derrylahan are part of this broader historical narrative. The area would have been shaped by the patterns of settlement, agriculture, and social organization that characterized rural Ulster over centuries. The local landscape bears the imprint of various historical periods, from ancient field systems to the agricultural practices that have defined the region.
Derrylahan is representative of rural County Cavan communities, where agriculture, particularly sheep and cattle farming, remains central to the local economy and way of life. The district is part of a network of small townlands and rural settlements that give County Cavan its character as a predominantly agricultural region. The community would be connected to local services and market towns in the surrounding area, relying on the social and economic infrastructure typical of rural Irish border regions. Like many such areas, Derrylahan reflects the ongoing importance of farming heritage and rural traditions to local identity and community continuity.
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Jurisdicción
República de Irlanda
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Años del censo
1901, 1911
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Townlands
15 townlands registradas
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- Distrito
- Derrylahan
- Condado
- Cavan
- Irlandés
- An Cabhán
- Jurisdicción
- República de Irlanda
Registros censales
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