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Townlands
3,147
Registres de recensement
688
Foyers
2
Années de recensement
- Personnes
- 1,668
- Foyers
- 351
- Personnes
- 1,479 -11.3%
- Foyers
- 337 -4%
À propos
Mahanagh is a small rural district located in County Leitrim in the northwest of the Republic of Ireland. The area is situated within the broader landscape of the Leitrim countryside, characterized by rolling hills, farmland, and the typical verdant scenery of the Irish midlands. Like much of County Leitrim, the landscape is marked by a mix of agricultural holdings, woodland, and waterways that have shaped settlement patterns and land use throughout its history. The district's position within Leitrim places it in a region known for its relatively sparse population density and strong connection to traditional rural life.
County Leitrim has a long history of human settlement dating back to prehistoric times, with evidence of Bronze Age and Iron Age habitation throughout the region. Like other areas of northwest Ireland, Mahanagh would have been influenced by Celtic settlement, early Christian monastic traditions, and later Norman and Anglo-Norman incursions. The parish structure that defines many Irish rural districts, including Mahanagh, reflects the influence of the Catholic Church and medieval ecclesiastical organization, which became central to Irish community identity, particularly following the Penal Laws and the subsequent revival of Catholic institutions in Ireland.
For local communities in Mahanagh and surrounding areas, the parish remains an important focus for social and cultural life. Agriculture has historically been the primary economic activity, with farming families forming the backbone of the district. Like many rural Irish communities, Mahanagh has experienced significant demographic changes over the past several decades, reflecting broader patterns of rural depopulation and emigration that have affected much of Ireland's countryside. Despite these challenges, the district maintains its character as a farming community where traditional ways of life, local heritage, and community connections continue to hold importance for residents.
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Juridiction
République d'Irlande
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Années de recensement
1901, 1911
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46 townlands enregistrées
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- Leitrim
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- Liatroim
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- République d'Irlande
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