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Townlands
2,194
Registres de recensement
438
Foyers
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Années de recensement
- Personnes
- 1,114
- Foyers
- 220
- Personnes
- 1,080 -3.1%
- Foyers
- 218 -0.9%
À propos
Houndswood is a small rural district located in County Mayo in the west of Ireland, situated in the province of Connacht. The landscape is characteristic of the broader Mayo region, featuring rolling countryside with a mix of agricultural land, bogland, and moorland typical of Ireland's western terrain. The area is part of the greater Castlebar hinterland and benefits from the natural features that define this part of Connacht, including proximity to river systems and the general topography that has shaped settlement patterns across the county for centuries.
The region has deep historical roots connected to the broader history of County Mayo and the west of Ireland. Like much of rural Mayo, Houndswood would have been shaped by the historical processes that affected the Irish countryside, including land ownership patterns, agricultural development, and the social structures that evolved over centuries. The townland and surrounding district reflect the typical Irish rural settlement pattern, where small communities developed around agricultural pursuits and local social networks that remain important to community life today.
Houndswood serves as part of the fabric of rural Mayo life, representing the dispersed settlement pattern characteristic of the Irish countryside. These small districts are integral to local identity and community organization, functioning as recognized geographic and social units. The significance of such areas lies in their role as centers of family networks, agricultural heritage, and local cultural continuity that help maintain the character and continuity of rural Irish communities even as broader economic and social changes reshape the landscape.
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République d'Irlande
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Années de recensement
1901, 1911
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38 townlands enregistrées
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