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Kildare, Condado de Kildare

Distrito

Kildare

Condado de Kildare

69

Townlands

13,187

Registros censales

1,649

Hogares

2

Años del censo

1901 Censo
Personas
2,780
Hogares
507
1911 Censo
Personas
10,407 +274.4%
Hogares
1,142 +125.2%

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Kildare is a small market town located in County Kildare in the province of Leinster, in the east-central part of Ireland. The town sits in the broad, flat plains of the Curragh, an extensive area of grassland that characterizes much of the county's landscape. This relatively low-lying terrain is typical of the Midlands region, with gentle agricultural countryside surrounding the town. The landscape is predominantly rural, defined by fields used for farming and notably for horse breeding, which has been a significant economic activity in the area for centuries. The River Liffey, one of Ireland's major waterways, flows through County Kildare and has historically influenced settlement patterns and economic development in the region.

The town of Kildare has deep historical roots extending back to medieval times. It is most famously associated with Saint Brigid, an important figure in Irish Christianity, and a round tower that dates to the medieval period still stands in the town, serving as a notable architectural remnant of this heritage. The town developed as a religious and administrative center and later as a market town serving the surrounding agricultural community. Throughout its history, Kildare's proximity to the Curragh and its agricultural hinterland made it an important local center for trade and commerce.

Today, Kildare remains a working market town that serves as a hub for the local community and the surrounding rural areas. The town hosts shops, services, and facilities that cater to residents and visitors alike. The round tower and other historical sites contribute to the town's cultural identity and attract some visitor interest. The Curragh, while still used for horse racing and breeding, remains central to the local economy and landscape. Kildare represents a typical example of a small Irish provincial town, maintaining its traditional character while adapting to modern needs and serving as an important focal point for the communities in the surrounding countryside.

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Condado

Kildare

Jurisdicción

República de Irlanda

Años del censo

1901, 1911

Townlands

69 townlands registradas

Ubicación del distrito

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Detalles

Distrito
Kildare
Condado
Kildare
Irlandés
Cill Dara
Jurisdicción
República de Irlanda