20
Townlands
1,594
Registros censales
310
Hogares
2
Años del censo
- Personas
- 832
- Hogares
- 162
- Personas
- 762 -8.4%
- Hogares
- 148 -8.6%
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Glenalla is a small rural district situated in County Donegal in the northwest of Ireland. The area is characterized by the rolling hills and moorland typical of this region of Ulster, with the landscape shaped by glacial activity during the Ice Age. The district lies within the broader geography of the Donegal highlands, an area known for its rugged terrain, sparse vegetation, and dramatic weather patterns. Like much of County Donegal, Glenalla experiences a maritime climate with frequent rainfall and strong Atlantic winds, which have historically influenced both the settlement patterns and agricultural practices of the local population.
The history of Glenalla, like that of many rural Irish districts, is tied to the broader historical movements that shaped County Donegal. The area would have been inhabited since prehistoric times and bears the influence of various cultural and political forces, including Gaelic Irish society, Norman influence, and later English colonial administration. The landscape itself contains evidence of long human occupation, with archaeological remains scattered throughout the region. The district's name, like many in Donegal, likely derives from Irish language origins, reflecting the area's deep roots in Irish cultural tradition.
Glenalla remains primarily a rural community engaged in traditional agricultural pursuits, including sheep and cattle farming. The district is part of the broader Donegal Gaeltacht region, where the Irish language maintains cultural significance. The area's relative remoteness and small population size have helped preserve traditional ways of life, though like many rural Irish districts, Glenalla has experienced demographic challenges with younger people often migrating to larger urban centers for employment and services. The community continues to maintain local institutions and traditions that reflect its identity as part of the wider Donegal heritage.
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- Condado
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Jurisdicción
República de Irlanda
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Años del censo
1901, 1911
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Townlands
20 townlands registradas
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- Distrito
- Glenalla
- Condado
- Donegal
- Irlandés
- Dún na nGall
- Jurisdicción
- República de Irlanda
Registros censales
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