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Townlands
838
Registros censales
140
Hogares
1
Año del censo
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- 838
- Hogares
- 140
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Killanniv is a small rural district located in County Clare in the west of Ireland, situated in the broader landscape of the midwestern region. The area is characterized by the rolling hills and agricultural land typical of inland County Clare, with terrain that reflects the county's diverse topography ranging from the dramatic Burren karst landscape to more pastoral farmland. The district's setting is representative of rural Irish countryside, with scattered settlements, stone walls, and field systems that have evolved over centuries. Like much of County Clare, the area experiences the Atlantic climate of Ireland's west coast, with moderate temperatures and regular rainfall that supports the green landscape for which the region is known.
The history of Killanniv, like many Irish rural parishes, is deeply rooted in the medieval parish system and the influence of the Catholic Church in Irish life. The name itself, like many Irish place names, derives from Irish language origins, with "Killan" referring to a church or cell dedicated to a saint. The district would have been shaped by the broader historical patterns affecting County Clare, including the Anglo-Norman influence, the impact of the Penal Laws on Catholic communities, and the social and economic transformations of the 18th and 19th centuries. The landscape visible today, with its field patterns and settlement distribution, reflects centuries of agricultural tradition and community organization.
For the local community, Killanniv represents part of the fabric of rural Clare life, where agriculture, family connections, and community bonds have traditionally formed the foundation of daily existence. Like many rural Irish districts, it would have experienced significant demographic changes over the past century and a half, including emigration patterns that characterized the post-Famine period and ongoing rural depopulation in more recent decades. The area maintains its character as an agricultural community, with local traditions and connections to broader County Clare identity and culture remaining significant to those who live there and those with family roots in the district.
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Jurisdicción
República de Irlanda
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Años del censo
1911
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Townlands
21 townlands registradas
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- Killanniv
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- Clare
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- An Clár
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- República de Irlanda
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