58
Registros censales
14
Hogares
2
Años del censo
- Personas
- 37
- Hogares
- 8
- Personas
- 21 -43.2%
- Hogares
- 6 -25%
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Clonfert (Seymour) North is a townland situated in County Galway in the west of Ireland, located in the midlands region of the county. The landscape is characteristic of the Irish midlands, with rolling terrain typical of the area between the Shannon estuary and the higher ground to the west. The townland is part of the broader Clonfert area, which has ancient roots in Irish history and settlement patterns. The geography of this part of Galway is marked by a mix of agricultural land, small woodlands, and the network of roads and pathways that connect rural communities.
The area around Clonfert has historical significance dating back many centuries, as evidenced by the presence of Clonfert Cathedral and the monastic settlement that once flourished there. The monastery of Clonfert was founded in the 6th century and became an important ecclesiastical center in medieval Ireland. While Clonfert (Seymour) North as a specific townland designation reflects later administrative divisions of the Irish landscape, it is part of this historically rich region. The "Seymour" element in the name likely reflects post-Norman land ownership patterns, when English and Norman settlers acquired lands in Ireland and influenced local nomenclature.
The townland itself, like many rural areas in County Galway, would have been shaped by centuries of farming, land management, and local community life. Agricultural pursuits, particularly pastoral farming, have been central to the character and economy of the area. The presence of various archaeological and historical monuments throughout the broader Clonfert area demonstrates the long continuity of human settlement and activity in this part of Galway. For the local community, these townlands represent important units of identity and land tenure that continue to have relevance in contemporary Irish society.
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- Parroquia
- Condado
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Nombre en irlandés
Cluain Fearta (Seymour) Thuaidh
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Baronía
Longford
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