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Townlands
980
Registros censales
174
Hogares
1
Año del censo
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- 980
- Hogares
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Kilcoe is a small rural district located in County Cork in the southwestern region of Ireland, situated within the Carbery region of West Cork. The area is characterized by rolling countryside typical of the Cork landscape, with agricultural land, hedgerows, and scattered rural settlements. The district lies in proximity to the larger town of Skibbereen and is part of the broader landscape of the Mizen Peninsula region, which features a mix of farmland and coastal influences. The terrain reflects the typical Irish countryside with stone walls, small fields, and patches of woodland interspersed throughout the locality.
The area has a long history as part of rural Cork, with settlement patterns reflecting centuries of agricultural and pastoral use. Like much of West Cork, Kilcoe has been shaped by the broader historical forces affecting Irish rural communities, including the impacts of landlordism, the Great Famine, and the subsequent patterns of emigration that characterized the nineteenth century. The district forms part of the cultural and historical fabric of West Cork, a region with distinct local identity and heritage.
Kilcoe is perhaps most notably associated with Dunbrody Castle, a significant historical structure in the vicinity that dates back several centuries and has become a notable landmark in the region. The castle represents an important element of the area's architectural and historical heritage. The presence of such historical structures contributes to the cultural significance of the district, though the area remains primarily rural and agricultural in character.
For the local community, Kilcoe represents a continuation of rural Irish life, with farming and small-scale agriculture forming the backbone of the local economy. The district maintains the character typical of West Cork villages and rural areas, with strong community connections and cultural traditions. The proximity to amenities in Skibbereen and the natural landscapes of the surrounding region make it part of a broader community network in southwestern Cork.
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Jurisdicción
República de Irlanda
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Años del censo
1901
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Townlands
26 townlands registradas
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- Kilcoe
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- Cork
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- República de Irlanda
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