18
Townlands
1,686
Registres de recensement
337
Foyers
2
Années de recensement
- Personnes
- 899
- Foyers
- 177
- Personnes
- 787 -12.5%
- Foyers
- 160 -9.6%
À propos
Lettermore is a small district located in County Donegal in the northwest of Ireland, situated in the Gaeltacht region where Irish is the primary language spoken by many residents. The area is characterized by its rugged Atlantic coastline and the distinctive landscape typical of Donegal's northwestern terrain. The district forms part of the broader peninsula region and is influenced by both its proximity to the sea and its inland moorland and mountain features. Like much of Donegal, Lettermore experiences the temperate maritime climate common to the Irish northwest, with frequent rainfall and strong coastal winds.
The area has deep roots in Irish cultural and linguistic heritage, being part of the Gaeltacht where the Irish language and traditional ways of life have been preserved more strongly than in many other parts of Ireland. Historically, like other rural areas in Donegal, Lettermore's economy was based on agriculture, fishing, and small-scale farming, activities that shaped settlement patterns and community life. The district's development has been closely tied to these traditional industries and the cultural practices associated with Irish-speaking communities. The Irish language remains an important part of local identity and community institutions.
Lettermore's significance lies primarily in its role as part of Ireland's living Gaeltacht community. The preservation of Irish language and culture in the district makes it important to national efforts to sustain the Irish language as a living tongue rather than merely a historical artifact. The landscape and traditional settlement patterns also make the area of interest from a cultural and historical perspective. Like many rural Gaeltacht areas, Lettermore faces ongoing challenges related to rural depopulation and economic sustainability, issues that affect many small Irish communities.
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Juridiction
République d'Irlande
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Années de recensement
1901, 1911
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Townlands
18 townlands enregistrées
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- Donegal
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- Dún na nGall
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- République d'Irlande
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