63
Townlands
1,382
Registros censales
270
Hogares
2
Años del censo
- Personas
- 696
- Hogares
- 136
- Personas
- 686 -1.4%
- Hogares
- 134 -1.5%
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Fenagh is a small village and civil parish located in County Leitrim in the northwestern part of the Republic of Ireland. Situated in the heart of the midlands, it is positioned within a landscape characterized by rolling hills, bogland, and scattered woodland typical of the wider Leitrim region. The village sits among rural countryside dotted with small farms and traditional stone walls, reflecting the agricultural heritage of the area. The landscape surrounding Fenagh is part of the broader Shannon-Erne corridor, a region marked by numerous waterways and natural features that have shaped settlement patterns and land use for centuries.
The parish of Fenagh has deep historical roots extending back to the early Christian period in Ireland. The area is associated with early monastic settlement and religious significance, as evidenced by archaeological remains and local historical records. Like much of rural Ireland, Fenagh has undergone significant changes through various historical periods, including the medieval era, the plantation period, and the transformations of modern times. The village developed as a small rural settlement centered around traditional community institutions, including the local church and associated community buildings that remain focal points for the parish.
Fenagh is notable for its connection to Irish monastic heritage and early Christian history. The parish contains sites of historical and archaeological interest that reflect the broader importance of the region in early medieval Ireland. The village has maintained its character as a tight-knit rural community, with local families often having deep generational ties to the area. For residents, Fenagh represents continuity with agricultural and community traditions, serving as the center of parish life and identity for the surrounding dispersed rural population.
The significance of Fenagh to its local community lies primarily in its role as a focal point for social and religious life in rural Leitrim. As with many small Irish villages, Fenagh functions as the heart of the parish, hosting community gatherings and serving as the location for essential local institutions. The village reflects the broader patterns of rural Irish life, where small settlements maintain cultural and social importance even as economic pressures have affected agriculture and rural populations across the island in recent decades.
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Jurisdicción
República de Irlanda
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Años del censo
1901, 1911
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Townlands
63 townlands registradas
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- Distrito
- Fenagh
- Condado
- Leitrim
- Irlandés
- Liatroim
- Jurisdicción
- República de Irlanda
Registros censales
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