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Townlands
1,416
Registros censales
336
Hogares
2
Años del censo
- Personas
- 700
- Hogares
- 171
- Personas
- 716 +2.3%
- Hogares
- 165 -3.5%
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Killykeen is a small rural district located in County Cavan in the Ulster region of Ireland, situated in the north-central part of the island. The area is characterized by the gently rolling drumlin landscape typical of Cavan, with numerous small lakes and waterways that define the region's topography. The countryside is predominantly agricultural, with a patchwork of green fields, hedgerows, and woodland. The district lies within easy reach of Cavan town, the county seat, and benefits from its proximity to the broader natural attractions of the region, including Lough Oughter and various river systems that have shaped both the landscape and local life for centuries.
The name Killykeen, like many Irish place names, derives from Irish language roots, with "Killy" relating to church settlements typical of early Christian Ireland. The area has deep historical roots connected to the wider history of Ulster and Cavan, a region marked by successive waves of settlement, conflict, and cultural development. Like much of rural Ireland, Killykeen's history is intertwined with land use, local lordships, and the broader patterns of Irish rural life through medieval and early modern periods. The district reflects the layered history common to many Irish townlands, where evidence of human habitation and activity stretches back generations.
Today, Killykeen serves as a residential and agricultural community within County Cavan's rural fabric. The district is home to local families engaged primarily in farming and other rural livelihoods, maintaining the agricultural character that has long defined the area. Killykeen Forest Park, a notable amenity in the vicinity, provides recreational facilities and woodland attractions that draw visitors to the broader district and support local tourism. The community remains connected to the traditions and rhythms of rural Irish life while gradually adapting to contemporary changes affecting farming communities across Ireland.
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Jurisdicción
República de Irlanda
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Años del censo
1901, 1911
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Townlands
54 townlands registradas
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- Distrito
- Killykeen
- Condado
- Cavan
- Irlandés
- An Cabhán
- Jurisdicción
- República de Irlanda
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