31
Townlands
1,042
Registros censales
211
Hogares
2
Años del censo
- Personas
- 514
- Hogares
- 105
- Personas
- 528 +2.7%
- Hogares
- 106 +1%
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Kilrush is a small village located in County Wexford in the southeast of Ireland, situated in the baronies of Duffry and Forth. The village sits within the broader agricultural landscape characteristic of this part of Wexford, an area known for its fertile farmland and rural character. The landscape around Kilrush is typical of the southeastern Irish countryside, with rolling hills, fields divided by hedgerows and stone walls, and a network of rural roads connecting the scattered settlements of the district. The village itself is modest in scale, reflecting the predominantly rural nature of the wider region.
The history of Kilrush is intertwined with the broader history of Wexford, a county with deep roots in Irish history spanning from early Christian times through the various periods of English and Irish rule. Like many rural parishes in Ireland, Kilrush would have developed around ecclesiastical foundations, which often served as centers of settlement and community life. The district reflects the long agricultural heritage of the region, with the local economy traditionally centered on farming and related rural pursuits. The townland names and parish boundaries visible in the landscape today reflect centuries of settlement patterns and land organization.
Kilrush, as part of County Wexford, is situated in a region of significant historical importance to Ireland. The county is known for its role in the 1798 Rebellion and other pivotal moments in Irish history. The village and its surrounding district would have been affected by the major historical events and social changes that shaped rural Ireland, including the Great Famine, land reforms, and the evolution of agricultural practices over the centuries.
For the local community, Kilrush serves as a focal point for social and spiritual life in its immediate area. Like rural villages throughout Ireland, it provides a center for parish activities, community gatherings, and local identity. The village and district remain part of the living fabric of County Wexford, contributing to the cultural and social landscape of the broader region while maintaining the quiet character typical of rural Irish settlements.
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Jurisdicción
República de Irlanda
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Años del censo
1901, 1911
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Townlands
31 townlands registradas
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- Distrito
- Kilrush
- Condado
- Wexford
- Irlandés
- Loch Garman
- Jurisdicción
- República de Irlanda
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