15
Townlands
695
Registros censales
167
Hogares
2
Años del censo
- Personas
- 351
- Hogares
- 83
- Personas
- 344 -2%
- Hogares
- 84 +1.2%
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Kilcumny is a small rural district located in County Westmeath in the Republic of Ireland, situated in the midlands region of the country. The area is characterized by the gentle, rolling landscape typical of the Irish midlands, with fields, pasture land, and scattered farmsteads forming the backbone of the local geography. The district is part of the broader network of small villages and townlands that dot County Westmeath, an area known for its agricultural heritage and connection to Ireland's inland waterways, including the River Shannon and various lakes.
The parish of Kilcumny, like many Irish townlands, has roots stretching back centuries into Ireland's medieval and early Christian history. The name itself, derived from Irish "Cill Cumhne," reflects the area's ancient ecclesiastical heritage, as many Irish place names beginning with "Cill" reference early Christian churches or monastic settlements. The district would have been shaped by the patterns of rural Irish life over centuries, including the significant upheavals of the plantation period, the Great Famine, and subsequent periods of emigration that affected so many Irish communities.
Today, Kilcumny remains a quiet, predominantly agricultural community, reflecting the character of rural Westmeath. Like many small Irish rural districts, it serves as an important anchor for local identity and heritage, with community ties often centered around local churches, schools, and social connections. The significance of such townlands extends beyond their size; they represent continuity with Irish history and culture, maintaining traditions and community bonds that have been central to rural Irish life for generations.
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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
15 townlands registradas
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- Distrito
- Kilcumny
- Condado
- Westmeath
- Irlandés
- An Iarmhí
- Jurisdicción
- República de Irlanda
Registros censales
Townlands
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