58
Townlands
2,579
Registros censales
508
Hogares
2
Años del censo
- Personas
- 1,282
- Hogares
- 252
- Personas
- 1,297 +1.2%
- Hogares
- 256 +1.6%
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Killala is a small village and civil parish located in County Mayo in the northwest of Ireland, situated on the north coast near the mouth of the River Moy. The village overlooks Killala Bay, which opens into the Atlantic Ocean, giving it a coastal maritime character. The surrounding landscape is typical of western Ireland, with rolling hills, agricultural land, and dramatic seascapes. The proximity to the Atlantic has historically made Killala both economically dependent on the sea and vulnerable to its forces, shaping the lives of its inhabitants for centuries.
The area has considerable historical significance, most notably as the site of the landing of the French forces during the 1798 Rebellion. In August 1798, approximately 1,000 French soldiers arrived at Killala Bay to support the Irish rebellion against British rule, though this campaign ultimately ended in defeat at the Battle of Ballinamuck. This event remains a defining moment in local and Irish history, and the village is strongly associated with this dramatic episode. Beyond the rebellion, Killala has roots going back further, with historical connections to early Irish Christianity and monastic settlements in the region.
Today, Killala remains a modest coastal village that serves as a focal point for its surrounding rural community. The village maintains its character as a working fishing and agricultural area, though like many small Irish villages, it faces the challenges of maintaining population and economic vitality in the modern era. The historical significance of the 1798 landing ensures that Killala attracts some historical interest and heritage tourism, and local commemorations and historical societies keep this history alive within the community and for visitors seeking to understand this important period of Irish history.
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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
58 townlands registradas
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- Killala
- Condado
- Mayo
- Irlandés
- Maigh Eo
- Jurisdicción
- República de Irlanda
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