21
Townlands
1,328
Registres de recensement
207
Foyers
2
Années de recensement
- Personnes
- 660
- Foyers
- 103
- Personnes
- 668 +1.2%
- Foyers
- 104 +1%
À propos
Douce is a small rural district located in County Cork in the southwestern region of Ireland. The area forms part of the broader landscape of Cork's countryside, characterized by rolling hills, agricultural land, and the natural features typical of Munster's terrain. The district sits within the coastal and inland zones that define Cork's geography, with its position allowing for both proximity to rural communities and connection to larger population centers in the county. The landscape reflects the typical Irish countryside with pastoral fields, stone boundaries, and scattered rural settlements that have shaped settlement patterns for centuries.
The history of Douce, like many rural Irish districts, is deeply rooted in agricultural tradition and local community life. The area would have been shaped by the broader historical currents affecting Cork—from medieval land holdings through the period of English colonial administration and into the modern era. Rural districts such as Douce maintained relatively stable populations engaged primarily in farming and related activities, with family names and local connections providing the social structure of these communities. The district's development reflects the patterns common to Cork's hinterland, where local parishes and townlands formed the basic units of social organization.
Douce's significance lies primarily in its role as part of Cork's rural fabric and local community identity. As with many small Irish districts, it serves as a connection point for families with historical ties to the area and represents the agricultural heritage that remains central to Cork's character. The district maintains its importance to residents and those with ancestral connections, embodying the continuity of rural Irish life and local place names that carry historical and cultural meaning. For genealogists and those researching Irish heritage, districts like Douce represent the specific geographic and social contexts within which Irish family histories unfolded.
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- Comté
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Juridiction
République d'Irlande
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Années de recensement
1901, 1911
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Townlands
21 townlands enregistrées
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- Douce
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- Corcaigh
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- République d'Irlande
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