60
Townlands
1,557
Registros censales
390
Hogares
2
Años del censo
- Personas
- 771
- Hogares
- 200
- Personas
- 786 +1.9%
- Hogares
- 190 -5%
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Kilmore is a small rural district located in County Monaghan in the Ulster region of northern Ireland. The area is situated in the heart of the Irish midlands, characterized by the gently rolling landscape typical of the region. The terrain features a mix of agricultural land, hedgerows, and small woodlands, with numerous streams and waterways that drain toward the River Blackwater and other local watercourses. The landscape reflects centuries of farming practices, with a patchwork of fields divided by traditional stone walls and hedgerows that are central to both the ecological and visual character of the district.
Kilmore has a long history rooted in the Gaelic Irish tradition and the broader story of Ulster. The district, like much of County Monaghan, has been shaped by centuries of settlement, clan activity, and the various invasions and plantations that characterized Irish history. The local area contains several townlands with Irish names, and ecclesiastical history is evident in the presence of old church sites and burial grounds scattered throughout the district. These historical sites serve as reminders of the region's Catholic heritage and its continuity of community life across generations, though specific major historical events particular to Kilmore itself are not extensively documented in widely accessible records.
The district contains several small villages and dispersed rural settlements that form the basis of community life in the area. Like many rural districts in County Monaghan, Kilmore is primarily agricultural in character, with local farming families forming the backbone of the community. The district would have local amenities such as a church, small shops, and community facilities that serve the surrounding population. These places function as important social and cultural centers where residents gather for religious observances, community events, and everyday interaction.
Kilmore remains significant to its residents as a district that maintains rural identity and agricultural heritage in an increasingly urbanized Ireland. The area represents the traditional rural communities that have historically characterized County Monaghan, where family connections to land and local place names run deep. While the district faces the challenges common to rural Ireland—including population decline and economic pressures—it continues to be home to families with long-standing roots in the area. For those who live there and those with ancestral connections to Kilmore, the district holds cultural and personal significance as part of Ireland's rural fabric.
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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
60 townlands registradas
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- Distrito
- Kilmore
- Condado
- Monaghan
- Irlandés
- Muineachán
- Jurisdicción
- República de Irlanda
Registros censales
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