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Culdaff, Comté de Donegal

District

Culdaff

Comté de Donegal

36

Townlands

2,765

Registres de recensement

521

Foyers

2

Années de recensement

1901 Recensement
Personnes
1,436
Foyers
262
1911 Recensement
Personnes
1,329 -7.5%
Foyers
259 -1.1%

À propos

Culdaff is a small village and district located in the Inishowen Peninsula in County Donegal, in the northwest of Ireland. The Inishowen Peninsula is situated between Lough Foyle to the east and Lough Swilly to the west, making it a distinctly geographic region bounded by water on multiple sides. The landscape around Culdaff is characteristic of this part of Donegal, featuring rolling hills, coastal views, and the rugged terrain typical of the northwestern Irish landscape. The village itself is positioned along the eastern side of the peninsula, and the surrounding area includes farmland, small settlements, and access to coastal scenery that has shaped both the economy and character of the district.

The Inishowen Peninsula, including Culdaff, has a long history of human settlement and cultural significance. The area has been inhabited for centuries and contains various archaeological sites and historical landmarks. Like much of County Donegal, Culdaff has deep roots in Irish cultural and linguistic heritage, with the Irish language traditionally being part of the local identity. The peninsula's position made it strategically important historically and contributed to its distinctive development separate from other parts of Donegal.

Culdaff is perhaps best known locally for Culdaff Strand, a beach that has become a notable feature of the district and a focal point for both residents and visitors. The strand provides recreational opportunities and contributes to tourism in the area. The village serves as a small community hub for the surrounding rural population, supporting local services and maintaining the character of a traditional Irish village. The proximity to other significant locations on the Inishowen Peninsula, such as Malin Head, has also influenced Culdaff's place within the broader regional geography.

For the local community, Culdaff represents an important part of life in rural Donegal, serving residents of the surrounding agricultural and coastal areas. The district maintains traditional elements of Irish rural society while adapting to modern economic realities, with tourism, farming, and small-scale local services forming the basis of the local economy. The sense of community and connection to the landscape remains significant to those who live in and around Culdaff, making it a meaningful place within the Inishowen Peninsula's social and cultural fabric.

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Comté

Donegal

Juridiction

République d'Irlande

Années de recensement

1901, 1911

Townlands

36 townlands enregistrées

Emplacement du district

OpenStreetMap

Détails

District
Culdaff
Comté
Donegal
Irlandais
Dún na nGall
Juridiction
République d'Irlande