19
Townlands
648
Registros censales
151
Hogares
1
Año del censo
- Personas
- 648
- Hogares
- 151
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Agharra is a small rural district located in County Longford in the midlands of Ireland. The townland sits within the broader landscape of the county, which is characterized by rolling countryside, bog lands, and small agricultural communities. Like much of Longford, the area is relatively low-lying and interspersed with lakes and waterways that have historically influenced settlement patterns and land use. The landscape reflects the typical midland Irish terrain, with a mix of pastoral farming, forestry, and natural bog habitat that defines the region's ecological character.
The history of Agharra, like many rural Irish townlands, is rooted in the traditional patterns of Gaelic settlement and land use that predate the Norman invasion. The district's name, like others in the region, derives from Irish language origins and reflects centuries of Irish cultural presence. During the medieval and early modern periods, County Longford was shaped by English colonial administration and land redistribution, processes that affected settlement patterns and land ownership across the county. The area would have experienced the broader historical currents that shaped rural Ireland, including the impact of the Great Famine in the mid-19th century and subsequent emigration.
As a rural townland, Agharra serves primarily as an agricultural and residential area for the local community. Its significance lies in being part of the fabric of small-scale rural Irish life, where farming, local traditions, and community connections remain important to residents. Like many such districts in the Irish midlands, Agharra represents the continuation of rural settlement patterns and agricultural heritage that have defined the region for generations. The community's character is shaped by its connection to the land and its role within the broader county network of villages and rural areas.
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- Condado
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Jurisdicción
República de Irlanda
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Años del censo
1911
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Townlands
19 townlands registradas
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- Distrito
- Agharra
- Condado
- Longford
- Irlandés
- An Longfort
- Jurisdicción
- República de Irlanda
Registros censales
Townlands
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