57
Townlands
1,489
Registros censales
289
Hogares
2
Años del censo
- Personas
- 753
- Hogares
- 141
- Personas
- 736 -2.3%
- Hogares
- 148 +5%
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Gortroe is a small rural district located in County Cork in the Munster region of southern Ireland. It sits in the northern part of the county, characterized by the rolling hills and agricultural landscape typical of inland Cork. The area is situated within the broader Duhallow region, which encompasses several parishes and townlands across this part of Munster. The terrain is predominantly pastoral, with green fields, hedgerows, and scattered farmsteads that reflect centuries of agricultural use. The local landscape is shaped by the underlying geology and climate of the region, supporting traditional farming practices that have sustained rural communities here for generations.
The history of Gortroe is intertwined with the broader history of rural Cork and Ireland's agricultural heritage. Like much of the Irish countryside, the area has been shaped by both Norman and Gaelic influences, with land use patterns evolving significantly over the medieval and early modern periods. The district would have experienced the various social, economic, and political transformations that affected rural Ireland, including the effects of the Great Famine in the nineteenth century, which impacted population and settlement patterns across the county.
Gortroe remains a working agricultural community, with farming continuing as a fundamental part of local identity and economy. The district is known for its strong sense of community, with local organizations, sporting clubs, and cultural activities providing focal points for residents. Like many small rural areas in Ireland, Gortroe faces the typical challenges of rural life, including population change and economic pressures, yet it maintains its importance as a place where traditional ways of life and strong community bonds persist. The area represents the character of inland Cork's rural heritage and the resilience of small farming communities in contemporary Ireland.
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Jurisdicción
República de Irlanda
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Años del censo
1901, 1911
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Townlands
57 townlands registradas
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- Distrito
- Gortroe
- Condado
- Cork
- Irlandés
- Corcaigh
- Jurisdicción
- República de Irlanda
Registros censales
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