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Townlands
906
Registros censales
182
Hogares
1
Año del censo
- Personas
- 906
- Hogares
- 182
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Moyres is a small rural district located in County Galway in the west of Ireland. It sits within the broader landscape of central Galway, characterized by the rolling countryside and pastoral terrain typical of the region. The area is predominantly agricultural, with fields, hedgerows, and scattered farmsteads forming the primary landscape features. Like much of inland Galway, Moyres experiences a temperate maritime climate and is situated at a modest elevation, with the terrain gently undulating rather than mountainous. The district is accessible via local roads that connect to the wider road network serving the county.
The history of Moyres reflects the broader patterns of settlement and land use in rural Galway, where communities developed around agricultural pursuits and local townlands. Like many Irish rural areas, the region has deep roots in Irish history and culture, though specific documented events particular to Moyres itself may be limited in readily available historical records. The area would have been shaped by the same historical forces that affected County Galway more broadly, including the influence of local landlord systems, the impact of the Great Famine, and the subsequent demographic and social changes that characterized rural Ireland from the 19th century onward.
Moyres serves as a residential and agricultural hub for its local community, with scattered houses and farms throughout the district. The area maintains the character typical of rural Irish townlands, where community identity is often tied to locality and family connections. Like many rural Galway communities, Moyres is part of a broader network of villages and districts that together form the social and economic fabric of the county, with residents relying on nearby larger towns for services, employment, and commerce. The preservation of rural life and agricultural heritage remains significant to the identity and sustainability of districts like Moyres.
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- Condado
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Jurisdicción
República de Irlanda
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Años del censo
1911
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Townlands
20 townlands registradas
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- Distrito
- Moyres
- Condado
- Galway
- Irlandés
- Gaillimh
- Jurisdicción
- República de Irlanda
Registros censales
Townlands
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