12
Townlands
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Registres de recensement
777
Foyers
2
Années de recensement
- Personnes
- 1,670
- Foyers
- 407
- Personnes
- 1,516 -9.2%
- Foyers
- 370 -9.1%
À propos
Drummullagh is a small rural district located in County Louth in the province of Ulster, in the northeastern part of Ireland. The area lies within the broader landscape of County Louth, which is Ireland's smallest county by area and is characterized by gently rolling terrain, agricultural land, and proximity to the Irish Sea to the east. The district is situated in a region marked by mixed farming practices and scattered residential settlements typical of rural Ulster. The landscape around Drummullagh reflects the broader topography of County Louth, with its combination of farmland, hedgerows, and country roads connecting various small communities and villages.
The townland of Drummullagh, like many Irish place names, derives from the Irish language, with "drum" referring to ridge or hill and "mullagh" relating to summit or bald hill. This naming convention reflects the landscape characteristics of the area. County Louth itself has deep historical roots, having been inhabited since prehistoric times and developed through various periods including the medieval era, when monasteries and ecclesiastical settlements played important roles in the region's development. Drummullagh forms part of this broader historical tapestry, though detailed historical records specific to the townland itself are limited, as is common with smaller rural districts in Ireland.
The district, like much of rural County Louth, remains primarily agricultural in character, with local significance centered around farming communities and traditional rural life. The area is part of the wider County Louth community and benefits from its position in a region with historical importance and cultural heritage. Residents of Drummullagh maintain connections to nearby towns and villages that provide services and employment opportunities. The preservation of the rural character and community life in districts like Drummullagh remains important to local identity and the continuation of traditional practices in this part of Ulster.
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République d'Irlande
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Années de recensement
1901, 1911
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12 townlands enregistrées
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