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Townlands
898
Registros censales
196
Hogares
2
Años del censo
- Personas
- 429
- Hogares
- 100
- Personas
- 469 +9.3%
- Hogares
- 96 -4%
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Rahugh is a small village and district located in County Westmeath in the midlands of Ireland. The area sits within the broader landscape of the Irish Midlands, characterized by rolling countryside, agricultural land, and proximity to waterways typical of the region. The village itself is positioned in a rural setting that reflects the traditional character of inland Westmeath, with the surrounding district comprising scattered farmland and small settlements. The landscape is relatively flat to gently undulating, forming part of the central plain that dominates much of the Irish interior.
The history of Rahugh, like many Irish rural communities, is deeply connected to the broader historical patterns of the region, including the influence of Norman and Gaelic settlement, the impact of English colonization, and the agricultural heritage that has defined rural Irish life. The district would have been shaped by the various historical periods that affected County Westmeath as a whole, from medieval times through the modern era. The name itself, like many Irish place names, likely derives from Irish language origins, reflecting the Gaelic heritage of the area.
As a rural community in County Westmeath, Rahugh's significance lies primarily in its role as part of the local agricultural and social fabric of the region. Like many small Irish villages, it serves as a focal point for the surrounding farming community, with local services, social institutions, and cultural activities that support residents of the area. The district maintains the character typical of rural Irish communities, where land, family connections, and traditional ways of life remain important to local identity.
Today, Rahugh represents the quiet, pastoral character of Ireland's rural midlands, where small villages continue to serve their local populations despite the broader social and economic changes affecting rural Ireland. The area's significance to its community reflects the enduring importance of these small settlements as centers of local life and identity in the Irish countryside.
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Jurisdicción
República de Irlanda
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Años del censo
1901, 1911
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Townlands
14 townlands registradas
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- Distrito
- Rahugh
- Condado
- Westmeath
- Irlandés
- An Iarmhí
- Jurisdicción
- República de Irlanda
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