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Registres de recensement
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Foyers
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Années de recensement
- Personnes
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- Foyers
- 49
- Personnes
- 248 +6%
- Foyers
- 53 +8.2%
À propos
Broughal is a small rural district located in County Offaly in the midlands of Ireland. The landscape of this region is characteristic of the Irish midlands, featuring gently rolling countryside, agricultural land, and pastoral terrain. The area is part of the broader geography of Offaly, which sits at the heart of Ireland's central plain. Like much of the county, Broughal's setting reflects the transition between the more urbanized areas and the quieter rural communities that define this part of the midlands, with local townlands and villages serving as focal points for the dispersed population.
The history of Broughal, as with many small rural areas in Ireland, is woven into the broader historical narrative of County Offaly and the midlands region. The area has its roots in the traditional settlement patterns of rural Ireland, where communities developed around local landmarks, crossroads, and ecclesiastical sites. Like many districts in Offaly, Broughal would have been shaped by the agricultural economy and land ownership patterns that characterized Irish rural life, as well as by the significant historical events that affected the midlands, including the period of English rule and subsequent Irish independence.
Broughal remains primarily a quiet, rural farming community. The district is significant to its residents as part of the social and economic fabric of County Offaly, contributing to the county's agricultural heritage and rural character. The community maintains connections typical of Irish rural areas, where local schools, churches, and community gatherings form the foundation of social life. Like many such small districts, Broughal's significance lies in its role as part of Ireland's wider rural communities, preserving agricultural traditions and maintaining cultural continuity in the Irish midlands.
Source: AI generated
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Juridiction
République d'Irlande
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Années de recensement
1901, 1911
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Townlands
4 townlands enregistrées
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- Offaly
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- République d'Irlande
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