116
Streets
2,022
Registros censales
336
Hogares
2
Años del censo
- Personas
- 1,005
- Hogares
- 168
- Personas
- 1,017 +1.2%
- Hogares
- 168 0%
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Killannin is a small village and district located in County Galway in the west of Ireland, situated in the Connemara region. The area is characterized by rugged, mountainous terrain typical of western Galway, with moorland, bogland, and stone-walled fields forming the landscape. The village sits in a rural setting, surrounded by the dramatic scenery that defines Connemara, including nearby mountains and access to both inland and coastal features of the region. The area experiences the Atlantic weather patterns common to the Irish west coast, with significant rainfall and changeable conditions throughout the year.
The district has deep roots in Irish history and culture, with the area being part of the traditional Gaeltacht (Irish-speaking region) of Connemara, though like many such areas, the Irish language presence has evolved over time. The landscape bears evidence of long human settlement, with stone walls, field systems, and archaeological features reflecting centuries of agricultural and pastoral use. The area's development has been shaped by its remote location and challenging terrain, which historically limited accessibility and economic development compared to more lowland regions.
Killannin is perhaps best known internationally as the birthplace of Michael Killanin, the seventh President of the International Olympic Committee, who served in that role from 1972 to 1980 and was instrumental in bringing the Olympic Games to Moscow in 1980. This connection to such a prominent international figure has given the village a degree of recognition beyond its size. The area remains primarily agricultural and rural in character, with sheep farming and small-scale agriculture continuing as traditional economic activities in the district.
For the local community, Killannin represents a connection to traditional Irish rural life and Connemara's distinctive cultural identity. The village serves as a center for the surrounding farming communities and maintains its place within the broader cultural and linguistic heritage of the Connemara region. Like many rural Irish villages, it faces the ongoing challenges common to remote communities, including population changes and the need to sustain local services and economic opportunities for residents.
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Jurisdicción
República de Irlanda
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Años del censo
1901, 1911
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Streets
116 streets registradas
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- Distrito
- Killannin
- Condado
- Galway
- Irlandés
- Gaillimh
- Jurisdicción
- República de Irlanda
Registros censales
Streets
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