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Townlands
1,547
Registres de recensement
343
Foyers
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Années de recensement
- Personnes
- 804
- Foyers
- 176
- Personnes
- 743 -7.6%
- Foyers
- 167 -5.1%
À propos
Hollymount is a small village and district located in County Mayo in the west of Ireland, situated in the province of Connacht. The village lies in the central part of the county, with its landscape characterized by the rolling hills and boglands typical of the Irish midlands. The area is part of the broader geographical region that includes the foothills leading toward Croagh Patrick, one of Ireland's most significant pilgrimage sites. The village's setting reflects the pastoral nature of County Mayo, with fields, farmland, and traditional Irish countryside surrounding the settlement.
The district has deep historical roots extending back centuries, as is common throughout County Mayo. Like many Irish villages, Hollymount has been shaped by the historical events that affected the broader region, including the impact of the Great Famine in the mid-19th century and subsequent emigration patterns that characterized this part of Ireland. The community has a strong connection to Irish Catholic heritage, evident in its religious architecture and cultural practices that have persisted through generations.
Hollymount serves as a focal point for the surrounding rural community, providing essential services and acting as a gathering place for local residents. The village's church and community facilities reflect its role as a social and spiritual center for the district. Like many small Irish villages, it maintains cultural traditions and local events that bind the community together and preserve the character of rural County Mayo life.
The significance of Hollymount to its residents lies primarily in its function as a rural community hub and its representation of traditional Irish village life. The area embodies the quiet, agricultural character of inland County Mayo, and its continued existence reflects the resilience of small Irish communities despite the challenges of rural depopulation and economic change that have affected many such settlements in recent decades.
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République d'Irlande
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Années de recensement
1901, 1911
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