19
Townlands
1,059
Registres de recensement
238
Foyers
2
Années de recensement
- Personnes
- 565
- Foyers
- 124
- Personnes
- 494 -12.6%
- Foyers
- 114 -8.1%
À propos
Owenmore is a small district located in County Sligo in the northwest of Ireland, situated in the province of Connacht. The area is characterized by the landscape typical of this region, with rolling hills, moorland, and waterways that define much of northwest Ireland. The Owenmore River flows through the district, giving the area its name and playing a significant role in its geography and ecology. The terrain reflects the broader topography of County Sligo, which includes areas of bog and grassland interspersed with higher ground, creating a landscape that has shaped settlement patterns and land use throughout history.
The district has deep historical roots connected to the broader history of County Sligo and the northwest of Ireland. Like much of the region, Owenmore's past is intertwined with Irish clan history, land ownership changes during various periods of English rule, and the social and economic developments that affected rural Irish communities. The area would have been part of the traditional territories of Irish clans and later experienced the transitions that came with Norman influence, plantation policies, and the emergence of the modern Irish state. Local place names and surviving structures offer glimpses into this layered history.
Owenmore remains primarily a rural community, with its significance rooted in agricultural activity and its connection to the natural landscape. The district is representative of the many small localities across County Sligo that form the backbone of rural Irish life. For residents and those with family connections to the area, Owenmore represents part of their local heritage and identity. The community's relationship with the land, water resources, and traditional ways of life continues to define its character, even as broader economic and social changes have affected rural Ireland.
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
19 townlands enregistrées
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