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Registres de recensement
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Foyers
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Années de recensement
- Personnes
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- Foyers
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- Personnes
- 88 -67.8%
- Foyers
- 19 -64.8%
À propos
Ardrahan is a small village and townland located in County Galway in the west of Ireland, situated in the Galway Bay area. The landscape is characterized by the typical terrain of rural County Galway, featuring rolling countryside, fields, and the natural features associated with the broader West of Ireland. The village sits within a region marked by its proximity to Galway Bay and the limestone landscape common to parts of Galway and Clare. The area is accessible via local roads and is positioned within the broader network of rural settlements that dot the county.
The district has deep historical roots connected to the broader history of County Galway and the Connacht region. Like much of rural Ireland, Ardrahan's history is intertwined with patterns of land ownership, local Irish families, and the various periods of Irish history including the Anglo-Norman and later English rule. The area reflects the cultural and social patterns typical of Irish rural communities, with local heritage and family histories forming an important part of its identity.
Ardrahan serves as a local community center for the surrounding townlands and rural areas. As with many small Irish villages, it functions as a focal point for local social, economic, and community activities. The village and its surrounding area would have been historically important for agriculture and local trade, roles that continue to shape its character. The community aspect remains significant, with local institutions and traditions maintaining connections among residents and contributing to the preservation of local culture and identity.
The significance of Ardrahan to the broader County Galway context lies in its representation of rural Irish village life and its role as part of the interconnected network of settlements that make up the county's social fabric. Small villages like Ardrahan contribute to the demographic and cultural makeup of rural Galway and maintain local heritage and traditions. Understanding places like Ardrahan provides insight into how rural Irish communities function and sustain themselves within the wider Irish landscape.
Source: AI generated
Photo by Ulrike R. Donohue on Unsplash
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République d'Irlande
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Années de recensement
1901, 1911
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