22
Townlands
1,563
Registres de recensement
353
Foyers
2
Années de recensement
- Personnes
- 799
- Foyers
- 179
- Personnes
- 764 -4.4%
- Foyers
- 174 -2.8%
À propos
Skreen is a small rural district located in County Meath in the province of Leinster, in the east-central part of Ireland. The area is situated in the northern part of County Meath, characterized by gently rolling farmland and pastoral countryside typical of the Irish Midlands. The landscape is predominantly agricultural, with fields divided by hedgerows and stone walls, and the terrain features the gentle hills and valleys common to this region of Ireland. The district is relatively remote and rural in character, lying some distance from major urban centers, though it remains accessible to larger towns in the county.
Skreen has a long history stretching back centuries, as does much of County Meath. The area is part of a region rich in archaeological and historical significance, including ancient sites such as Tara and other passage tombs that date back to prehistoric times. Like many rural Irish townlands, Skreen reflects the layers of Irish history, from pre-Christian times through the medieval period and into the modern era. The district would have been shaped by the patterns of Irish rural settlement, agriculture, and the influence of the Christian Church in organizing local communities.
The area is characterized by its quiet, agrarian way of life, with farming remaining central to the local economy and community identity. Skreen, like many small rural districts in Meath, would have a local community bound together through agricultural pursuits, family connections, and participation in local church and community activities. The sense of place in such districts is often deeply rooted in the land itself and in the continuity of rural life across generations, making these areas significant to those who live and work there, even if they remain relatively unknown to the broader public.
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- Comté
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Juridiction
République d'Irlande
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Années de recensement
1901, 1911
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