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Townlands
778
Registres de recensement
181
Foyers
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Années de recensement
- Personnes
- 420
- Foyers
- 96
- Personnes
- 358 -14.8%
- Foyers
- 85 -11.5%
À propos
Kilgarvan is a small rural district located in County Wexford in the southeastern province of Leinster, Ireland. The area is situated in the wider landscape of southeast Wexford, characterized by rolling countryside, agricultural land, and the typical rural settlement patterns found throughout this region. Like much of County Wexford, Kilgarvan forms part of a landscape shaped by centuries of farming, with small villages, townlands, and dispersed rural dwellings connected by country roads. The district's geographic position within Wexford places it in an area rich in both natural features and historical significance, though it remains one of the quieter, less densely populated parts of the county.
The history of Kilgarvan, like many Irish townlands, is deeply rooted in the medieval period and the broader historical narrative of Wexford and Leinster. The name itself derives from Irish, with many such place names in the region reflecting centuries of settlement and cultural continuity. The area would have been influenced by major historical events affecting County Wexford, including the Norman conquest and subsequent Anglo-Norman settlement patterns, as well as the various political and social upheavals that characterized Irish history from the medieval period onward. Understanding Kilgarvan's history requires viewing it within the context of these larger historical movements that shaped the county and province.
Kilgarvan maintains its character as a traditional rural community where agriculture remains an important aspect of local life and identity. Like many rural Irish districts, it represents the quieter side of Irish rural settlement, with strong community connections and ties to the land. The area is part of the broader fabric of Wexford's countryside, contributing to the agricultural economy and way of life that has defined this region for generations. For local residents, Kilgarvan and similar townlands embody the continuity of rural Irish community life and connection to place that remains significant in contemporary Ireland, even as rural areas face ongoing demographic and economic changes.
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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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Townlands
8 townlands enregistrées
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- District
- Kilgarvan
- Comté
- Wexford
- Irlandais
- Loch Garman
- Juridiction
- République d'Irlande
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