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Registros censales
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- Hogares
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- Personas
- 239 -8.1%
- Hogares
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Carrigparson is a small parish located in County Limerick in the province of Munster, situated in the southwestern region of the Republic of Ireland. The parish forms part of the broader landscape of rural Limerick, characterized by rolling countryside typical of the wider county. The area is positioned within the Mid-West region and represents the kind of small agricultural community that has long characterized much of rural Ireland. Like many parishes in County Limerick, Carrigparson reflects the pattern of settlement and land use that developed over centuries, with scattered farmsteads and modest villages forming the basis of community life.
The parish, like much of County Limerick, has deep historical roots extending back through medieval times. County Limerick itself has a rich historical heritage tied to Anglo-Norman settlement, the development of feudal estates, and the complex layers of Irish and English influence that shaped the region. Carrigparson would have formed part of the parochial system that developed under the Catholic Church, a structure that remains important to community identity in rural Ireland even today. The place name itself, like many Irish townland names, likely derives from Irish language origins, reflecting the linguistic heritage of the region.
As a rural parish in County Limerick, Carrigparson would have been historically centered around agricultural life, with farming forming the economic backbone of the community. The parish structure provided not only spiritual guidance through the local church but also served as an important organizing principle for community life, education, and local governance. Today, Carrigparson represents one of many small parishes that continue to hold significance for local residents, maintaining connections to family history, cultural identity, and community bonds despite the broader social and economic changes that have affected rural Ireland in recent decades.
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Clanwilliam
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Nombre en irlandés
Carraig an Phearsúin
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