16
Streets
4,605
Registros censales
974
Hogares
2
Años del censo
- Personas
- 2,120
- Hogares
- 460
- Personas
- 2,485 +17.2%
- Hogares
- 514 +11.7%
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Clones is a small market town located in County Monaghan in the Ulster region of northern Ireland, situated close to the border with County Fermanagh in Northern Ireland. The town sits in the drumlin belt of Ulster, characterized by gently rolling hills and fertile agricultural land that defines much of the surrounding landscape. The River Finn runs nearby, and the area is typical of the lush, green countryside that characterizes this part of Ireland, with a mix of farmland, hedgerows, and woodland. The town's location on the border has historically made it a significant point in the region, though this proximity has also shaped its economic and social development in various ways throughout history.
Clones has a substantial historical pedigree, with evidence of monastic settlement in the area dating back to the early medieval period. The town developed around an important monastery established in the 6th century, which became a center of learning and religious significance. During the medieval period, the town grew as a trading center, and later, during the plantation era and beyond, it developed into a market town serving the surrounding agricultural community. The Ulster Canal, which once connected Lough Neagh to the River Erne, passed through the area and contributed to Clones' importance as a commercial hub during the 18th and 19th centuries, though the canal is no longer in operation.
Among Clones' notable features is the historic town diamond (central square), which reflects its planned market town layout. The town is also known for its lace-making tradition, which developed as a significant craft industry in the 19th century, employing many local people, particularly women. The Diamond contains various historic structures, and the broader townscape reflects different periods of Irish architectural and social history. For the local community, Clones serves as an important service center for the surrounding rural areas, hosting schools, shops, and community facilities. The town maintains cultural and sporting traditions that are central to local life, and it continues to function as a focal point for the wider Clones area and its surrounding hinterland.
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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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Streets
16 streets registradas
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- Distrito
- Clones Urban
- Condado
- Monaghan
- Irlandés
- Muineachán
- Jurisdicción
- República de Irlanda
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