41
Registros censales
10
Hogares
2
Años del censo
- Personas
- 14
- Hogares
- 4
- Personas
- 27 +92.9%
- Hogares
- 6 +50%
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Tirharon is a townland located in County Donegal in the northwestern region of Ireland. Like many townlands throughout Ireland, it represents a historical land division system that dates back centuries and continues to be used for geographic and administrative purposes. The townland system, which subdivides Irish counties into smaller named areas, helps establish precise locations across the rural landscape. Tirharon sits within the broader context of Donegal's varied terrain, which is characterized by rugged coastlines, mountainous regions, and fertile valleys, though the specific geographic features of the townland itself reflect the typical topography of its particular locality.
County Donegal has a rich history shaped by Gaelic culture, clan systems, and periods of significant historical upheaval. Like other townlands in the region, Tirharon's name likely derives from Irish language origins, reflecting the area's deep cultural roots. The townlands of Donegal were historically significant in terms of land ownership, agricultural organization, and community identity. Understanding the history of individual townlands like Tirharon requires examination of local records, land surveys, and community memory, as detailed documentation of specific townlands can vary considerably.
Tirharon, like many rural townlands in Donegal, would have served primarily as an agricultural and residential area for local families throughout its history. The townland system itself remains significant to Irish heritage and local identity, even as rural populations have shifted over time. For residents and those with family connections to the area, townlands like Tirharon represent important markers of belonging and ancestral connection. Today, the townland continues to exist as a recognized geographic and administrative division, maintaining its place within Ireland's distinctive system of land organization that distinguishes the Irish landscape from other regions.
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- Parroquia
- Condado
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Baronía
Raphoe North
- Logainm
Valuation Office Records
From the National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s–1850s)
2 occupiers recorded in the Valuation Office Books for this townland.
Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.
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