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- Personnes
- 32
- Foyers
- 7
- Personnes
- 27 -15.6%
- Foyers
- 7 0%
À propos
Altatraght is a small townland located in County Donegal in the northwestern part of Ireland. It is situated in a region characterized by the distinctive landscape of the Donegal hills and moorland, typical of this part of Ulster. The townland forms part of the broader rural fabric of Donegal, an area known for its rugged terrain, peat bogs, and scenic beauty. Like many townlands in County Donegal, Altatraght represents one of the traditional administrative divisions that have defined Irish rural geography for centuries, though these divisions are now primarily of historical and cultural significance.
The history of Altatraght, like that of most rural Donegal townlands, is intertwined with the broader history of Ulster and Ireland. Townlands in this region have roots extending back through centuries of Gaelic Irish settlement and land use, followed by various periods of English colonial administration and land ownership changes. The area would have been shaped by the same historical forces that affected Donegal generally, including the Ulster Plantations and the subsequent development of rural Irish agricultural communities. As with many townlands, the names and boundaries of such areas often reflect both Irish and English influences accumulated over time.
As a small, rural townland, Altatraght's significance lies primarily in its role as part of the local community fabric of Donegal. Such townlands serve as meaningful geographic and cultural reference points for residents and have traditionally been important for land ownership, administration, and community identity. Today, townlands like Altatraght represent continuity with Ireland's past and contribute to the preservation of local heritage and place names. The townland system itself remains valued by local communities, genealogists, and cultural historians as an important aspect of Irish identity and historical geography.
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- Paroisse
- Comté
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Nom irlandais
Ailt an tSneachta
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Baronnie
Raphoe South
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- Anglais
- Altatraght
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- Ailt an tSneachta
- Paroisse
- Kilteevoge
- Baronnie
- Raphoe South
- Comté
- Donegal