7
Townlands
1,389
Registros censales
290
Hogares
2
Años del censo
- Personas
- 710
- Hogares
- 149
- Personas
- 679 -4.4%
- Hogares
- 141 -5.4%
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Killaney is a small rural district located in County Down in Northern Ireland, situated in the southeastern part of the county. The area is characterized by the rolling hills and green countryside typical of much of County Down, with the landscape shaped by both agricultural use and natural topography. The district lies within the broader context of the Mourne region, an area known for its scenic beauty and moorland terrain. Like much of this part of Ulster, Killaney's setting reflects the verdant countryside that has defined County Down's character for centuries, with fields, hedgerows, and traditional rural settlements scattered throughout.
The history of Killaney reflects the broader patterns of settlement and land use in County Down, with roots extending back through centuries of Irish and Anglo-Irish history. As with many rural townlands in the region, the area has been shaped by patterns of agricultural settlement, landlordism, and the various phases of Irish social and economic development. The name itself, like many Irish placenames, carries historical significance rooted in the Irish language and local heritage. The community's development has been intertwined with larger regional and national historical currents, though Killaney itself remains a modest, primarily rural settlement without major industrial or urban development.
Killaney serves as part of the fabric of rural County Down communities, contributing to the local agricultural economy and maintaining traditional patterns of rural life. As a district within this region, it is part of the broader cultural and social landscape of County Down, where farming, community ties, and connection to the land remain significant aspects of local identity. The area's significance lies primarily in its role as a lived community for its residents and its place within the regional context of County Down's rural heritage. Like many small rural areas in Northern Ireland, Killaney represents the continuation of traditional community structures and ways of life that have long characterized the Irish countryside.
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- Condado
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Jurisdicción
Irlanda del Norte
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Años del censo
1901, 1911
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Townlands
7 townlands registradas
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- Distrito
- Killaney
- Condado
- Down
- Irlandés
- An Dún
- Jurisdicción
- Irlanda del Norte
Registros censales
Townlands
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