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Townlands
1,783
Registres de recensement
358
Foyers
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Années de recensement
- Personnes
- 982
- Foyers
- 186
- Personnes
- 801 -18.4%
- Foyers
- 172 -7.5%
À propos
Gortermone is a small rural district located in County Leitrim in the northwest of Ireland, situated in the province of Connacht. The area is characterized by the rolling hills and boglands typical of the broader Leitrim landscape, with numerous small lakes and waterways that define the region's topography. The terrain reflects the glacial history of Ireland, with drumlin formations creating an undulating countryside interspersed with patches of bog and woodland. The district's setting within the broader Irish midlands places it in a region known for relatively sparse population density and strong agricultural traditions.
Like much of rural County Leitrim, Gortermone has a history deeply rooted in Irish rural life and land use patterns that have evolved over centuries. The area would have been shaped by the various phases of Irish history, from early settlement through the medieval period and into the modern era. The townland names and landscape features reflect the Gaelic heritage of the region, with Irish place names indicating historical patterns of settlement and land organization. As with many rural Irish districts, the community would have been affected by major historical events including the Great Famine and subsequent emigration patterns that characterized nineteenth-century Ireland.
Gortermone remains primarily an agricultural community where farming, particularly sheep and cattle raising, forms the economic backbone of local life. The district is representative of the small townland-based settlements that characterize rural Leitrim, where community identity is often centered around local schools, churches, and family networks that have been established over generations. The area's significance lies in its role as part of the wider rural fabric of County Leitrim, contributing to the preservation of traditional Irish countryside culture and agricultural practices. For residents and those with family connections to the area, Gortermone represents an important link to Irish rural heritage and local identity.
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République d'Irlande
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Années de recensement
1901, 1911
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10 townlands enregistrées
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