122
Townlands
3,678
Registros censales
696
Hogares
2
Años del censo
- Personas
- 1,968
- Hogares
- 363
- Personas
- 1,710 -13.1%
- Hogares
- 333 -8.3%
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Kilmeena is a small rural district located in County Mayo in the west of Ireland, situated in the province of Connacht. The area is characterized by the dramatic landscape typical of County Mayo, with rolling hills, moorland, and proximity to Clew Bay to the west. The terrain reflects the rugged geology of western Ireland, with the landscape shaped by glacial activity and dotted with stone walls that divide the agricultural land. The district forms part of the broader Westport area and benefits from its position in one of Ireland's most scenic regions, though it remains primarily rural and agricultural in character.
The history of Kilmeena is deeply rooted in Irish rural life and the patterns of settlement that developed across County Mayo over centuries. Like much of rural Ireland, the area would have been shaped by both Irish Gaelic traditions and the impact of English colonization during the medieval and early modern periods. The naming of the district, beginning with "Kil-," reflects its Irish ecclesiastical heritage, as such names typically derive from early Christian monastic settlements. The local community has maintained strong connections to traditional Irish culture and language heritage, as is common throughout County Mayo.
Kilmeena remains primarily significant as a residential and agricultural community within County Mayo. The district serves as part of the broader local infrastructure of the region, with residents typically relying on nearby Westport for major services and amenities. The area is valued by those seeking a traditional rural Irish lifestyle, and its landscape attracts visitors interested in exploring County Mayo's natural scenery. The community's significance lies chiefly in its role as a living example of rural Irish settlement patterns and agricultural traditions that have persisted across generations in the west of Ireland.
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Jurisdicción
República de Irlanda
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Años del censo
1901, 1911
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Townlands
122 townlands registradas
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- Distrito
- Kilmeena
- Condado
- Mayo
- Irlandés
- Maigh Eo
- Jurisdicción
- República de Irlanda
Registros censales
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