10
Townlands
531
Registros censales
130
Hogares
1
Año del censo
- Personas
- 531
- Hogares
- 130
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Bellabrain is a small rural district located in County Monaghan in the Ulster region of Ireland, situated in the northern part of the island. The landscape of this area is characteristic of the Monaghan countryside, featuring rolling hills, scattered farmland, and the network of small roads that connect the various townlands and villages of the region. The district lies within the broader geography of County Monaghan, which is known for its drumlin terrain—gentle, rounded hills formed by glacial activity during the last ice age. The natural setting is predominantly agricultural, with fields used for farming and pastoral activities that have shaped the local economy and settlement patterns for centuries.
The history of Bellabrain, like much of County Monaghan, is rooted in the broader Irish historical narrative of rural communities shaped by land ownership, agricultural development, and social change over centuries. County Monaghan itself has historical significance dating back to medieval times, with the region having been influenced by various Gaelic and Anglo-Norman families. The townlands and districts of Monaghan developed gradually, with local communities establishing themselves around farming, small-scale commerce, and family networks that remain central to rural Irish life.
As a rural district, Bellabrain serves as part of the local community infrastructure of County Monaghan, supporting the residents who live within its townlands through connection to nearby villages and market towns. The area maintains the character typical of Irish rural districts, where community life revolves around local schools, churches, and social gatherings. The significance of such districts to local people lies in their function as geographic and social anchors, providing identity and connection to place for those whose families have long resided in these areas.
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Jurisdicción
República de Irlanda
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Años del censo
1901
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Townlands
10 townlands registradas
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- Distrito
- Bellabrain
- Condado
- Monaghan
- Irlandés
- Muineachán
- Jurisdicción
- República de Irlanda
Registros censales
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