12
Townlands
306
Registros censales
48
Hogares
2
Años del censo
- Personas
- 144
- Hogares
- 23
- Personas
- 162 +12.5%
- Hogares
- 25 +8.7%
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Erriff is a small district located in County Mayo in the west of Ireland, situated in the Connacht region. The area is characterized by rugged Atlantic coastal scenery and is positioned near Louisburgh, a larger village that serves as a local hub. The landscape of Erriff is typical of County Mayo's western parishes, featuring rolling hills, moorland, and proximity to both the Atlantic Ocean and the Croagh Patrick mountain range. The district forms part of the broader Murrisk baronial division and benefits from the dramatic natural beauty that defines this part of the Irish coast.
The Erriff River, which gives the district its name, flows through the area and has historically been important to the local economy and geography. The river system supports the natural ecosystem of the region and historically contributed to activities such as fishing. Like much of rural County Mayo, Erriff experienced the patterns of settlement, emigration, and agricultural development that shaped Irish rural communities over the past two centuries. The area's history reflects the broader story of west of Ireland parishes, including the impacts of the Great Famine and subsequent demographic changes that affected population patterns.
Today, Erriff remains a quiet rural district, with its significance centered on its role within the local community and its connection to the wider Louisburgh area. The landscape continues to attract visitors interested in experiencing authentic Irish countryside and coastal scenery. The district's character is defined by its agricultural heritage, small population, and integration into the natural and cultural fabric of County Mayo's western parishes. For residents and those with family connections to the area, Erriff represents an important part of local identity and heritage in this historic region of Ireland.
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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
12 townlands registradas
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- Distrito
- Erriff
- Condado
- Mayo
- Irlandés
- Maigh Eo
- Jurisdicción
- República de Irlanda
Registros censales
Townlands
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