46
Registros censales
9
Hogares
2
Años del censo
- Personas
- 23
- Hogares
- 5
- Personas
- 23 0%
- Hogares
- 4 -20%
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Curheen is a small townland located in County Galway in the west of Ireland, situated within the broader landscape of Connemara. Like many townlands in this region, it is characterized by the rugged terrain typical of western Ireland, with rolling hills, bogland, and moorland forming its natural environment. The area's geography reflects the glacial activity that shaped much of Connemara, with exposed rock outcrops and a patchwork of small fields divided by traditional stone walls and hedgerows. The landscape in this part of Galway is relatively sparsely populated, with settlements dispersed across the countryside in keeping with the dispersed rural settlement patterns common to the Irish west.
As a townland, Curheen is part of Ireland's historic system of land division, which dates back centuries and remains an important aspect of Irish geographic and administrative identity. Townlands serve as the smallest official unit of local geography in Ireland and have deep roots in Irish history, often reflecting ancient Gaelic territorial boundaries. Like many townlands in Connemara, Curheen's name likely derives from the Irish language, though the specific historical origins and meaning would require consultation of linguistic and historical records specific to the area. The townland system has persisted through periods of significant change in Irish history, including the Anglo-Norman invasion, plantation, and modern state formation.
Curheen, situated in a region with strong cultural and linguistic connections to Irish heritage, exists within an area where the Irish language and traditional customs have maintained a presence. The broader Connemara region is known for its Irish-speaking communities, dramatic landscapes, and cultural significance to Ireland. While specific notable events or structures unique to Curheen itself may not be widely documented in readily available sources, the townland is part of a community landscape shaped by agricultural traditions, family networks, and local knowledge passed down through generations. The region's beauty and cultural character have made Connemara significant in Irish literature, art, and national identity.
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- Parroquia
- Condado
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Nombre en irlandés
Comhroinn
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Baronía
Loughrea
- Logainm
Valuation Office Records
From the National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s–1850s)
8 occupiers recorded in the Valuation Office Books for this townland.
Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.
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