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4,895
Registres de recensement
894
Foyers
2
Années de recensement
- Personnes
- 2,425
- Foyers
- 441
- Personnes
- 2,470 +1.9%
- Foyers
- 453 +2.7%
À propos
Gortahork is a small rural district located in the northwest of County Donegal, in the province of Ulster in Northern Ireland's geographic region. The area sits within the Gaeltacht, one of Ireland's designated Irish-speaking regions, reflecting the strong cultural and linguistic heritage of the northwest. The landscape is characterized by rolling countryside typical of Donegal, with moorland, hills, and scattered farmland. The district is relatively remote and sparsely populated, situated among the broader terrain of the Donegal highlands, which feature dramatic geology and rugged natural features that define much of the county's topography.
The area is part of Donegal's wider history, which encompasses ancient Gaelic settlement, medieval lordships, and the profound transformations brought about during the colonial period. Like much of rural Donegal, Gortahork's history is intertwined with the experiences of Irish-speaking communities, agricultural traditions, and the pressures of emigration that shaped the region from the 19th century onward. The persistence of Irish language and culture in the Gaeltacht areas, including districts like Gortahork, represents an important continuity in Irish heritage despite centuries of historical change.
As a Gaeltacht community, Gortahork holds cultural significance as a center of Irish language use and transmission. The district's role within the broader Gaeltacht framework makes it important for the preservation and promotion of Irish language education and cultural practices. Like other small rural districts in Donegal, Gortahork faces the contemporary challenges common to remote Irish communities, including demographic change, economic opportunities, and the balance between preserving traditional ways of life and adapting to modern circumstances.
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République d'Irlande
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Années de recensement
1901, 1911
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