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Townlands
1,393
Registres de recensement
359
Foyers
2
Années de recensement
- Personnes
- 739
- Foyers
- 185
- Personnes
- 654 -11.5%
- Foyers
- 174 -5.9%
À propos
Enniskeen is a small rural district located in County Cavan in the north-central region of Ireland. The area is situated within the broader landscape of the Cavan-Monaghan region, characterized by rolling hills, drumlins, and numerous small lakes and waterways typical of Ulster's drumlin belt. The landscape is predominantly agricultural, with a patchwork of fields, hedgerows, and small woodlands that reflect centuries of farming activity. The district's terrain is gently undulating rather than mountainous, contributing to a pastoral countryside setting that has defined the area for generations.
The history of Enniskeen, like much of County Cavan, is deeply connected to the broader patterns of Irish settlement, land use, and social change. The region has evidence of settlement dating back centuries, with the cultural and territorial patterns shaped by both Gaelic Irish heritage and the subsequent Anglo-Norman and plantation period influences. Local townlands and place names carry linguistic and historical significance, reflecting the area's Irish heritage. The district has evolved through various periods of Irish history, from medieval times through the colonial period to contemporary Ireland, with the landscape and community structures bearing marks of these transitions.
Enniskeen is primarily significant as a working rural community, with agriculture remaining central to local life and identity. The district, like many rural areas in Cavan, is characterized by family farms, local traditions, and strong community ties. The area contributes to the broader agricultural economy of the county while maintaining distinct local identity through its townlands, local institutions, and community networks. For residents and those with family connections to the area, Enniskeen represents continuity with rural Irish heritage and represents the fabric of small-scale community life in contemporary rural Ireland.
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Juridiction
République d'Irlande
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Années de recensement
1901, 1911
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Townlands
63 townlands enregistrées
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