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Townlands
574
Registres de recensement
125
Foyers
1
Année du recensement
- Personnes
- 574
- Foyers
- 125
À propos
Gowell is a small district located in County Leitrim in the north-west of Ireland, positioned in the province of Connacht. The area is situated in a region characterized by rolling countryside, rivers, and lakes typical of the wider landscape of Leitrim. The geography of Gowell reflects the broader topography of the county, which is known for its rural character, waterways including the Shannon River system, and mixed agricultural land. The district forms part of the broader network of townlands and communities that make up County Leitrim's settlement pattern.
Leitrim has a long history dating back through medieval and early modern periods, with the county historically associated with various Gaelic and Anglo-Norman families. Like many rural areas in Ireland, Gowell would have experienced the various phases of Irish history including the impact of English rule, land tenure changes, and the social transformations of the 19th and 20th centuries. The area, as part of Leitrim, would have been influenced by broader historical patterns affecting rural Ireland, including the Great Famine period and subsequent emigration that reshaped many Irish communities.
As a rural district, Gowell reflects the character of contemporary rural Leitrim, with its economy historically centered on agriculture and small-scale farming. The community remains connected to the wider parish and county structures that organize social and cultural life in rural Ireland. Like many such areas, Gowell is representative of the challenges and character of Irish rural life, where community ties, local heritage, and connection to the land remain important to residents. The district contributes to the broader cultural and social fabric of County Leitrim as one of its many constituent communities.
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République d'Irlande
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Années de recensement
1911
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- Liatroim
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- République d'Irlande
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