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Termon, Comté de Donegal

District

Termon

Comté de Donegal

16

Townlands

2,392

Registres de recensement

454

Foyers

2

Années de recensement

1901 Recensement
Personnes
1,292
Foyers
236
1911 Recensement
Personnes
1,100 -14.9%
Foyers
218 -7.6%

À propos

Termon is a small rural district located in County Donegal in the northwest of Ireland, situated in the Inishowen Peninsula. The landscape is characterized by rolling hills, moorland, and agricultural land typical of this region of Donegal. The area benefits from its proximity to natural features including nearby mountains and coastal views, though it remains primarily an inland rural community. The terrain reflects the broader topography of Inishowen, with its mix of elevated ground and lowland valleys that have historically shaped settlement patterns and land use in the area.

The district has deep historical roots connected to early Christian Ireland. Termon takes its name from the Irish word "tearmann," meaning sanctuary or consecrated ground, indicating its historical association with monastic or ecclesiastical sites. Like many areas in Donegal, Termon's history is intertwined with the broader patterns of settlement, the influence of the Catholic Church, and the cultural traditions of Gaelic Ulster. The area reflects the layered history common to rural Donegal, with evidence of long-term habitation and community development spanning several centuries.

Today, Termon functions as a quiet rural community where agriculture, particularly sheep and cattle farming, remains economically important. The district serves as a residential area for families with ties to farming and local employment, and it maintains the character of a traditional Irish countryside locality. The community is connected to broader Inishowen through local roads and services, though it retains a somewhat isolated, rural character. For residents and those with family connections to the area, Termon represents an important part of the local heritage and identity of Inishowen.

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Comté

Donegal

Juridiction

République d'Irlande

Années de recensement

1901, 1911

Townlands

16 townlands enregistrées

Emplacement du district

OpenStreetMap

Détails

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