60
Paroisses
1,381
Localités
144,211
Registres de recensement
31,915
Foyers
3
Années de recensement
- Personnes
- 24,286
- Foyers
- 3,881
- Personnes
- 61,719 +154.1%
- Foyers
- 16,041 +313.3%
- Personnes
- 58,206 -5.7%
- Foyers
- 11,993 -25.2%
À propos
Offaly is a county located in the central region of Ireland, positioned in the midlands between the River Shannon to the west and the Irish Midlands to the east. The county covers an area of approximately 2,000 square kilometers and is bordered by several other counties including Westmeath, Laois, Carlow, and Tipperary. The landscape is characterized by relatively flat to gently rolling terrain, with significant portions of the county featuring bogland, particularly in the western areas. The River Shannon forms part of the western boundary and has historically been important to the region's geography and development.
Offaly has a rich historical background dating back centuries, with evidence of settlement from prehistoric times. The county contains numerous historical sites, including monastic settlements and medieval structures that reflect its importance in early Christian Ireland. The area was historically part of the Kingdom of Connacht and later the province of Leinster. Like much of Ireland, Offaly experienced the impacts of English colonization and the various phases of Irish history, including the plantation period and the events leading to Irish independence.
The county is known for several distinctive features, including Clonmacnoise, an important early medieval monastic site on the banks of the River Shannon that attracts visitors and scholars interested in Irish religious history. Birr Castle, a notable stately home in the county town of Birr, is recognized for its historical significance and extensive grounds. The boglands of Offaly have also been important to the county's economy, particularly through peat extraction and the associated power generation. Tullamore, the county town, serves as the main commercial and administrative center.
For the local community, Offaly represents a region with strong agricultural traditions and ongoing economic development. The county has worked to balance traditional industries with tourism and modern economic opportunities. The natural landscape, historical heritage, and community identity are central to life in Offaly, making it an integral part of Ireland's midland region with its own distinct character and importance to those who live and work there.
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Juridiction
République d'Irlande
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Nom irlandais
Uíbh Fhailí
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Années de recensement
1821, 1901, 1911
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Districts
114 districts de recensement
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Annals of the Four Masters
Historical references from O'Donovan's edition (1848–51)
The Annals of the Four Masters record Offaly (Irish: Uí-Failghe) in 145 entries between AD 600 and AD 4169.
Early Christian
Viking & Pre-Norman
Medieval
Early Modern
Ecclesiastical & Political Records
- • Offaly, lords of, 600, 648, 746, 750, 752, 777, 778, 798, 801, 826, 841, 847, 878, 887, 892, 920, 921, 926, 936, 937, 939, 944, 955, 957, 977, 993, 1014, 1017, 1024, 1026, 1029, 1050, 1051, 1055, 1070, 1071, 1094, 1115, 1130, 1134, 1159, 1161, 1162, 1169.
Source: Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland by the Four Masters, ed. John O'Donovan (1848–51). Public domain.
Griffith's Valuation
National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s-1850s)
3,020 occupiers recorded in Griffith's Valuation across 275 townlands (1830s-1850s).
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Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.
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