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Aghinagh, Comté de Cork

District

Aghinagh

Comté de Cork

29

Townlands

1,093

Registres de recensement

206

Foyers

2

Années de recensement

1901 Recensement
Personnes
573
Foyers
105
1911 Recensement
Personnes
520 -9.2%
Foyers
101 -3.8%

À propos

Aghinagh is a small rural district located in County Cork in the southwestern region of Ireland. It lies within the Muskerry area, positioned in the midlands of Cork, characterized by rolling hills and farmland typical of the region. The landscape is predominantly agricultural, with scattered farmsteads and stone walls marking field boundaries in the traditional Irish manner. The terrain reflects the broader geography of County Cork, with a mix of pastureland and patches of woodland, situated at a moderate elevation that provides views across the surrounding countryside.

The area has deep historical roots stretching back centuries, as is common throughout Cork. Like much of rural Ireland, Aghinagh's history is intertwined with patterns of settlement, agriculture, and the cultural heritage of Gaelic Ireland. The district would have experienced the various transitions of Irish history, including the influence of different ruling powers and the religious and social changes that shaped the country. Local place names and townland designations reflect Irish linguistic heritage and the long-established human settlement patterns in the region.

Aghinagh maintains significance as a working rural community where farming continues to form the backbone of local life and economy. The district is representative of Cork's agricultural heartland, where small-scale and family farming operations have persisted as a way of life. The close-knit nature of rural communities like Aghinagh means that local traditions, social connections, and community events play important roles in maintaining cohesion and identity among residents. Like many rural Irish districts, it represents a way of life that has remained relatively continuous despite broader changes in Irish society.

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Comté

Cork

Juridiction

République d'Irlande

Années de recensement

1901, 1911

Townlands

29 townlands enregistrées

Emplacement du district

OpenStreetMap

Détails

District
Aghinagh
Comté
Cork
Irlandais
Corcaigh
Juridiction
République d'Irlande