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Townlands
2,328
Registres de recensement
590
Foyers
2
Années de recensement
- Personnes
- 1,209
- Foyers
- 312
- Personnes
- 1,119 -7.4%
- Foyers
- 278 -10.9%
À propos
Leitrim is a small townland situated in County Down in Northern Ireland, positioned within the broader landscape of the Mourne region. The area is characterized by the rolling hills and agricultural terrain typical of south County Down, with the distinctive Mourne Mountains forming a dramatic backdrop to the south and east. The townland sits within the drainage basin that feeds into the local river systems, contributing to the verdant pastoral landscape that defines much of this part of Ulster. The settlement itself is modest in scale, reflecting the predominantly rural character of the wider district.
The history of Leitrim, like much of County Down, is intertwined with the broader patterns of settlement and land use in Ulster. The area has been shaped by centuries of agricultural activity, with small farming communities forming the backbone of local life. As with many Irish townlands, the name Leitrim derives from Irish placename elements, reflecting the Gaelic heritage of the region. The wider County Down region has significant historical importance due to its connections to Ulster's industrial and cultural past, though Leitrim itself remains a quiet rural locality.
Leitrim's significance lies primarily in its role within the local farming community and its connection to the surrounding landscape and townlands. The area is characteristic of the small settlements that together form the social and economic fabric of rural County Down. While it may not be distinguished by major historical events or notable landmarks of regional significance, such townlands are essential to understanding the pattern of rural life and land management that has sustained communities across Ireland for generations. The district represents the continuity of agricultural heritage and close-knit community structures that remain important to the region's identity.
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Juridiction
Irlande du Nord
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Années de recensement
1901, 1911
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- Leitrim
- Comté
- Down
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- An Dún
- Juridiction
- Irlande du Nord
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