74
Parroquias
921
Localidades
130,493
Registros censales
28,139
Hogares
2
Años del censo
- Personas
- 66,753
- Hogares
- 14,160
- Personas
- 63,740 -4.5%
- Hogares
- 13,979 -1.3%
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County Louth is Ireland's smallest county by area, located in the northeastern part of the island in the province of Ulster. It sits on the east coast along the Irish Sea and shares borders with County Armagh, County Down, and County Meath. The landscape is characterized by rolling farmland, coastal areas, and the Cooley Mountains in the north. The county town is Dundalk, which serves as its administrative and commercial center, while other significant towns include Drogheda, Droichead Átha, and Carlingford, each with their own historical importance.
The history of Louth is deeply intertwined with Irish medieval history and Anglo-Norman influence. The county became a stronghold of the de Lacy family following the Norman invasion, and many of its towns developed around monasteries and castles from this period. Drogheda was the site of a significant and brutal siege during Oliver Cromwell's 1649 campaign, an event that remains historically significant in Irish collective memory. The area also played important roles during various periods of Irish rebellions and the struggle for independence, with many local figures contributing to nationalist movements throughout the 19th and 20th centuries.
Louth is known for several notable features that define its character and appeal. The Cooley Peninsula and its associated myths, particularly the legend of Cú Chulainn and the Táin, are central to Irish cultural heritage. Carlingford, a picturesque medieval village on the coast, is recognized as a heritage site and tourist destination. The county also has significant ecclesiastical heritage, with historic monastic sites such as Monasterboice, home to important early Christian round towers and high crosses. In more recent times, the county has developed modern industrial and technological sectors alongside its agricultural traditions.
For the local community, Louth remains an important region that balances its deep historical roots with contemporary economic development. The proximity to Dublin and the border with Northern Ireland gives it strategic significance within the Irish economy. The county's identity is strongly shaped by its medieval heritage, literary associations with Irish legend, and its role in Irish political history. For residents and visitors alike, Louth represents a connection to both ancient Irish civilization and more recent chapters of the nation's story.
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Jurisdicción
República de Irlanda
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Nombre en irlandés
Lú
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Años del censo
1901, 1911
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Distritos
55 distritos censales
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Annals of the Four Masters
Historical references from O'Donovan's edition (1848–51)
10 places in this county are recorded in the Annals of the Four Masters.
Danes
The Annals of the Four Masters record Dales (Irish: Goill) in 33 entries between AD 538 and AD 1113.
Monasterboice
The Annals of the Four Masters record Monasterboice (Irish: Mainister-Buithe) in 29 entries between AD 521 and AD 1122.
The Annals of the Four Masters record Ardee (Irish: Ardee) in 9 entries between AD 941 and AD 1575.
The Annals of the Four Masters record Killally (Irish: Cill-alaidh) in 9 entries between AD 1253 and AD 1442.
*Termonfeckin*
The Annals of the Four Masters record Termonfeckin (Irish: Tearmann-Feichin) in 7 entries between AD 1013 and AD 1164.
Source: Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland by the Four Masters, ed. John O'Donovan (1848–51). Public domain.
Griffith's Valuation
National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s-1850s)
10,795 occupiers recorded in Griffith's Valuation across 500 townlands (1830s-1850s).
Top Surnames
Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.
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