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Townlands
1,121
Registros censales
233
Hogares
2
Años del censo
- Personas
- 576
- Hogares
- 118
- Personas
- 545 -5.4%
- Hogares
- 115 -2.5%
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Tynagh is a small village and district located in County Galway in the west of Ireland, situated in the Midlands region of the county. The landscape around Tynagh is characteristic of the Irish midlands, featuring gently rolling terrain with farmland, hedgerows, and pastoral countryside typical of the region. The village sits in an area that has been primarily agricultural for centuries, with the surrounding lands dedicated to mixed farming and grazing. The district's geography places it in proximity to other small towns and villages that form the rural fabric of inland County Galway, away from the more dramatic coastal landscapes that define other parts of the county.
Tynagh has historical significance as a mining location in Ireland. The area was home to a notable zinc and lead mine that operated during the latter part of the twentieth century, which represented an important industrial activity for the region and provided employment for local workers and those from surrounding areas. The mining operations have since ceased, and the landscape has largely returned to its agricultural character, though the mining heritage remains part of the district's local identity and memory. The presence of such industrial activity in a rural area illustrates the economic diversification that occurred in parts of Ireland during the mid-to-late twentieth century.
The district's significance lies primarily in its role as a rural community within County Galway's local structure. Tynagh functions as a small service center for the surrounding agricultural areas, with local amenities and services that support the farming community and residents of the district. As with many rural Irish villages, the community maintains cultural and social traditions important to Irish countryside life, and the village serves as a focal point for local residents. The area's quiet, rural character reflects the broader character of inland County Galway, where agricultural heritage and community cohesion form the foundation of local life.
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Jurisdicción
República de Irlanda
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Años del censo
1901, 1911
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Townlands
81 townlands registradas
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- Distrito
- Tynagh
- Condado
- Galway
- Irlandés
- Gaillimh
- Jurisdicción
- República de Irlanda
Registros censales
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