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Townlands
842
Registros censales
185
Hogares
2
Años del censo
- Personas
- 441
- Hogares
- 94
- Personas
- 401 -9.1%
- Hogares
- 91 -3.2%
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Donadea is a small village and townland located in County Kildare in the province of Leinster in Ireland's midlands region. The area is situated in the central part of the county, characterized by gentle, rolling countryside typical of the Kildare landscape. The surrounding terrain consists of pastoral farmland interspersed with woodland, reflecting the agricultural heritage of the region. The village itself is relatively modest in size, serving as a focal point for the local rural community and maintaining a quiet, countryside character.
The area has historical roots extending back centuries, with the Donadea Estate being a notable feature of the locality. The estate includes Donadea Castle, a structure with medieval origins that has been modified and developed over different periods. The broader region of Kildare has long been significant in Irish history, with various important monastic and noble sites scattered throughout the county, though Donadea itself represents a smaller but meaningful part of this historical tapestry.
Donadea Castle and its associated grounds, now operating as Donadea Forest Park, constitute the most notable feature of the district. The forest park serves as a recreational resource for both local residents and visitors, offering woodland walks and access to the castle ruins. This combination of historical structure and natural amenity provides the area with cultural and leisure significance beyond what one might expect from a village of its size.
For the local community, Donadea functions as a residential area within the broader Kildare countryside, contributing to the rural character of the county. The presence of the forest park and historical site helps maintain community identity and provides modest economic benefit through tourism. Like many rural Irish villages, Donadea represents the quiet, agricultural side of county life, distinct from the more developed urban centers elsewhere in Kildare.
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Jurisdicción
República de Irlanda
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Años del censo
1901, 1911
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Townlands
16 townlands registradas
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- Distrito
- Donadea
- Condado
- Kildare
- Irlandés
- Cill Dara
- Jurisdicción
- República de Irlanda
Registros censales
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