26
Townlands
583
Registres de recensement
115
Foyers
1
Année du recensement
- Personnes
- 583
- Foyers
- 115
À propos
Kilcorney is a small rural district located in County Cork in the Munster region of southern Ireland. The area sits within the broader landscape of north Cork, characterized by rolling hills and farmland typical of the region. The district is situated relatively close to the Boggeragh Mountains to the south and benefits from the agricultural landscape that has defined much of Cork's interior. Like many rural Irish parishes, Kilcorney occupies an area of modest size with a dispersed population pattern, with scattered farmsteads and small settlements rather than a concentrated town center.
The name Kilcorney derives from the Irish "Cill Churnáin," reflecting the area's early Christian heritage. Like much of rural Ireland, the district has deep historical roots connected to early monastic settlement and the parish system established by the Catholic Church. The landscape itself bears the marks of centuries of rural habitation, with stone walls, field patterns, and local place names recording generations of settlement. The parish church and associated structures represent the religious and social center around which community life traditionally organized itself.
Kilcorney remains primarily agricultural and rural in character, with farming forming the economic and cultural foundation of the community. The area is typical of many Cork farming districts where small to medium-sized farms, particularly dairy and sheep farming, constitute the main livelihood. The local community maintains connections through parish structures, local schools, and community organizations that serve the scattered population. Like many rural Irish parishes, Kilcorney embodies the traditional rhythms of rural life while adapting to modern challenges facing agricultural communities and rural Ireland more broadly.
Source: AI generated
No photo added yet
- Comté
-
Juridiction
République d'Irlande
-
Années de recensement
1911
-
Townlands
26 townlands enregistrées
Actions rapides
Obtenir l'application iOS
Recherchez en déplacement
Emplacement du district
OpenStreetMapDétails
- District
- Kilcorney
- Comté
- Cork
- Irlandais
- Corcaigh
- Juridiction
- République d'Irlande
Registres de recensement
Townlands
26Cookie Notice
This site uses essential cookies to keep you signed in and remember your preferences. We do not use analytics or advertising cookies.
Read our Privacy PolicyGet in touch
Message sent
Thanks for getting in touch. I'll get back to you as soon as I can.