5
Townlands
746
Registros censales
139
Hogares
2
Años del censo
- Personas
- 385
- Hogares
- 72
- Personas
- 361 -6.2%
- Hogares
- 67 -6.9%
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Freaghana is a small rural district located in County Kilkenny in the province of Leinster, in the southeast of Ireland. The area is situated within the rolling countryside that characterizes much of the Kilkenny landscape, where agricultural land, woodlands, and small settlements create a distinctly rural character. The terrain is generally undulating, typical of the broader region, with the district forming part of the wider Kilkenny landscape that transitions between the more fertile central plains and the varied topography of the southeast. The locality is situated in a region of Ireland known for its historical significance and its tradition of both farming and craft industries.
Freaghana, like much of County Kilkenny, has deep historical roots extending back through the medieval period and earlier. The district reflects the broader history of Kilkenny, which was shaped by Norman settlement, monastic establishments, and the development of local communities around agricultural and trading activities. The area's heritage is interwoven with the history of the county, where historical structures, townlands, and place names carry evidence of long settlement and cultural continuity. Local communities in such districts have traditionally depended on farming, rural crafts, and the natural resources of the surrounding landscape.
As a rural district, Freaghana's significance lies primarily in its role as part of the broader Kilkenny community and agricultural sector. The district contributes to the area's cultural and economic fabric through traditional farming practices and local community life. Like many rural areas in Ireland, it represents the continuation of long-established patterns of settlement and land use, where local heritage, family connections, and community networks remain important to residents. The district serves as a reminder of rural Ireland's ongoing importance to the country's identity and economy, even as broader changes affect agricultural communities throughout the island.
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- Condado
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Jurisdicción
República de Irlanda
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Años del censo
1901, 1911
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Townlands
5 townlands registradas
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- Distrito
- Freaghana
- Condado
- Kilkenny
- Irlandés
- Cill Chainnigh
- Jurisdicción
- República de Irlanda
Registros censales
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