23
Townlands
1,775
Registros censales
335
Hogares
1
Año del censo
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- 1,775
- Hogares
- 335
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Glenamaddy is a small village located in County Galway in the west of Ireland, situated in the Ballinasloe electoral area. The village sits in the midlands region of Galway, positioned between Ballinasloe and Athenry. The surrounding landscape is characterized by the gentle rolling terrain typical of inland Galway, with farmland, pasture, and countryside forming the dominant features of the district. The area is part of the broader landscape of the Irish Midlands, where agriculture has traditionally been the primary economic activity.
The village has deep historical roots within the Irish landscape, with the broader region of Galway having been shaped by various historical periods and influences. Like many small Irish villages, Glenamaddy developed as a rural settlement with its economy traditionally centered around farming and pastoral agriculture. The community would have evolved over centuries as a local focal point for the surrounding agricultural hinterland, with a church and various local services supporting the population.
Glenamaddy serves as an important local hub for the surrounding rural community, providing essential services and functioning as a gathering point for residents of the district. The village maintains its significance as a center for local social and commercial activity, though like many small rural Irish villages, it has experienced the challenges and changes typical of rural communities in recent decades. The local church and community facilities remain important to the identity and functioning of the village.
The district remains part of the fabric of County Galway's rural landscape, representing the kind of small village settlement that characterizes much of inland Ireland. Glenamaddy's significance lies primarily in its role as a local community center serving the surrounding agricultural region, maintaining continuity with Ireland's rural heritage while adapting to contemporary circumstances.
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Jurisdicción
República de Irlanda
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Años del censo
1901
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Townlands
23 townlands registradas
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- Glenamaddy
- Condado
- Galway
- Irlandés
- Gaillimh
- Jurisdicción
- República de Irlanda
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