34
Townlands
2,812
Registros censales
529
Hogares
2
Años del censo
- Personas
- 1,399
- Hogares
- 274
- Personas
- 1,413 +1%
- Hogares
- 255 -6.9%
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Ballinamore is a small village located in County Leitrim in the north-western midlands of Ireland. Situated in the heart of the county, the village is positioned in a landscape characterized by rolling hills, farmland, and proximity to various waterways that have historically shaped settlement patterns in the region. The surrounding countryside is typical of Leitrim's terrain, with a mix of agricultural land and natural features that reflect the rural character of the county. The village serves as a local hub for the surrounding townlands and rural communities in the area.
The area has a history connected to Irish rural life and settlement patterns, though Ballinamore itself is a relatively modest village in terms of size and urban development. Like many villages in Leitrim, its development has been tied to agricultural activities and local commerce. The village would have evolved as a gathering point for the surrounding farming communities, providing essential services and market functions typical of Irish country towns. Its position within the broader history of County Leitrim reflects the patterns of settlement and economic activity that have characterized this region over centuries.
Ballinamore is perhaps most notably associated with the Shannon-Erne Waterway, a significant infrastructure project that has had implications for the village and surrounding region. The waterway, which connects the River Shannon with the River Erne, passes through the area and has been an important element in the region's tourism and leisure economy. This waterway connection has brought recreational boating and tourism-related activity to the locality, offering an alternative economic focus beyond traditional agriculture. The village's proximity to this amenity has contributed to its importance within the local region.
For the local community, Ballinamore functions as a service center providing shops, pubs, and community facilities for residents of the village and nearby rural areas. Like many rural Irish villages, it faces the challenges common to small communities in peripheral regions, including population pressures and the need to sustain local services and economic activity. The village remains an important social and economic focal point for the townlands surrounding it, maintaining its traditional role as a gathering place for the local community despite the broader economic shifts affecting rural Ireland.
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Jurisdicción
República de Irlanda
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Años del censo
1901, 1911
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Townlands
34 townlands registradas
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- Distrito
- Ballinamore
- Condado
- Leitrim
- Irlandés
- Liatroim
- Jurisdicción
- República de Irlanda
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