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Registres de recensement
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Foyers
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Années de recensement
- Personnes
- 1,226
- Foyers
- 214
- Personnes
- 1,210 -1.3%
- Foyers
- 206 -3.7%
À propos
Murneen is a small rural district located in County Mayo in the west of Ireland, situated in the province of Connacht. The area is characterized by the typical landscape of western Mayo, with rolling hills, moorland, and farmland that define much of the region. The district sits within the broader geography of Mayo, which is known for its dramatic natural features including mountains, bogland, and proximity to the Atlantic coast. The terrain around Murneen reflects the geological and climatic patterns common to the west of Ireland, with weather patterns influenced by Atlantic conditions and landscape shaped by glacial activity during previous ice ages.
The history of Murneen, like much of rural Mayo, is deeply connected to the agricultural and pastoral traditions that have sustained Irish communities for centuries. The district forms part of the wider historical narrative of County Mayo, which has experienced significant events including the period of the Irish Land War in the late 19th century and the broader social and economic transformations of rural Ireland. As a small rural area, Murneen's development has been shaped by factors including land ownership patterns, emigration trends, and the gradual mechanization and modernization of farming practices that have transformed rural Irish life.
Murneen serves as part of the fabric of local Mayo community life, with its significance rooted in the everyday activities and connections of its residents. Like many small rural districts in Ireland, it reflects the importance of farming, family networks, and local social structures that remain central to Irish rural identity. The area contributes to the broader character of County Mayo as a primarily rural region where traditional ways of life continue to influence contemporary communities, though these have inevitably evolved with modern developments in technology, transportation, and economic opportunities.
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République d'Irlande
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Années de recensement
1901, 1911
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