239
Registros censales
49
Hogares
2
Años del censo
- Personas
- 123
- Hogares
- 27
- Personas
- 116 -5.7%
- Hogares
- 22 -18.5%
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Glenmask is a townland located in County Mayo in the west of Ireland, situated in a region characterized by rugged countryside and typical Irish pastoral landscapes. The townland forms part of the broader Mayo landscape, which is known for its combination of moorland, bogland, and agricultural terrain. Like many townlands in this part of Ireland, Glenmask would have historically been defined by its landscape features—valleys, streams, or other natural boundaries that gave the name meaning in the Irish language. The area is representative of the rural character that defines much of inland County Mayo.
The townland system itself, of which Glenmask is a part, has deep historical roots in Irish geography and administration. Townlands emerged as a fundamental unit of land division in Ireland, with origins tracing back centuries. The naming of townlands often reflects Irish linguistic heritage, with many names derived from Irish language elements describing the land's physical characteristics or historical associations. Glenmask, like thousands of other Irish townlands, represents a layer of cultural and administrative history that has shaped how the Irish landscape has been understood and organized over time.
Today, Glenmask remains part of the rural fabric of County Mayo, contributing to the agricultural and cultural heritage of the region. The townland, while small and relatively quiet in contemporary terms, is part of a wider community network that sustains life in rural Mayo. Many such townlands have experienced changes over recent generations, including demographic shifts and evolving land use patterns. Glenmask's significance lies primarily in its role as part of the living landscape of rural Ireland and its connection to the broader heritage and identity of County Mayo.
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- Parroquia
- Condado
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Nombre en irlandés
Gleann Mheasca
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Baronía
Carra
- Logainm
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