203
Registros censales
42
Hogares
2
Años del censo
- Personas
- 102
- Hogares
- 22
- Personas
- 101 -1%
- Hogares
- 20 -9.1%
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Derryhum is a small townland located in County Cavan in the province of Ulster, in the northern part of the Republic of Ireland. The townland sits within the broader landscape characteristic of the Cavan region, which is defined by rolling hills, drumlins, and numerous waterways that reflect the area's glacial geological heritage. Like much of County Cavan, Derryhum's terrain is typical of the drumlin belt of Ireland, with its undulating topography and network of small streams and lakes. The landscape would have historically supported pastoral farming and small-scale agriculture, activities that remain significant to the rural economy of the region.
The history of Derryhum, like many Irish townlands, is tied to the broader historical development of County Cavan. The townland system itself is a legacy of Anglo-Norman and later English administrative divisions, though the area has been inhabited for centuries. The name "Derryhum" likely derives from Irish place-name elements, with "Derry" commonly referring to an oak wood in Irish placenames. The region has connections to the wider history of Ulster, including periods of Gaelic Irish settlement, Norman influence, and the subsequent transformations brought about by English administrative and political changes.
Derryhum remains a rural townland with a character typical of much of County Cavan's countryside. It serves as part of the local community structure, with residents connected to nearby villages and towns for services and commerce. The townland contributes to the agricultural and pastoral heritage of the region, with land use dominated by farming. For those researching Irish genealogy or local history, Derryhum and its neighboring townlands represent important geographic and administrative units that help organize understanding of the county's settlement patterns and community divisions.
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