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1,185
Registros censales
259
Hogares
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Fahan is a small village and townland located on the Inishowen Peninsula in County Donegal, in the northwest of Ireland. The village sits on the shores of Lough Swilly, a large sea lough that provides natural shelter and has historically been significant for maritime activity. The landscape surrounding Fahan is characteristic of the peninsula, featuring rolling hills and coastal terrain with views across the water. Its position makes it a useful stopping point for those travelling around Inishowen, with road connections linking it to nearby settlements including Buncrana to the south.
The area has deep historical roots, with evidence of early Christian settlement dating back many centuries. Fahan is particularly known for its early medieval cross slab, which stands in the local churchyard and represents an important example of Early Christian carved stone work in Ireland. This artifact reflects the region's significance as a centre of early Christian activity and learning. The village's development over subsequent centuries has been closely tied to its position as a coastal settlement on an important waterway, though it has remained relatively small and rural compared to larger Donegal towns.
Fahan today functions primarily as a residential and farming community, serving the people of that part of Inishowen. The village maintains local facilities including a church, school, and small shops, which support the local population and visitors to the peninsula. Its setting along Lough Swilly continues to shape community life, with the water providing both practical resources and recreational opportunities for residents and tourists alike. The village represents the kind of small, traditional Irish settlement that characterises much of rural Donegal, contributing to the cultural and demographic fabric of the wider peninsula community.
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Jurisdicción
República de Irlanda
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Años del censo
1911
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Townlands
19 townlands registradas
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- Fahan
- Condado
- Donegal
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- Dún na nGall
- Jurisdicción
- República de Irlanda
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