361
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Années de recensement
- Personnes
- 182
- Foyers
- 38
- Personnes
- 179 -1.6%
- Foyers
- 33 -13.2%
À propos
Cappagh is a small townland located in County Donegal in the northwestern region of Ireland. The townland sits within the broader landscape of Donegal, an area characterized by rugged terrain, coastal cliffs, and moorland terrain typical of the county's geography. Like many townlands in this part of Ireland, Cappagh represents a traditional administrative division of land with deep historical roots in the Irish landscape. The townland's exact location places it within one of Ireland's most geographically distinctive counties, where the terrain ranges from elevated bogland to lower agricultural areas.
The history of Cappagh, like many Irish townlands, is intertwined with the broader patterns of settlement, land use, and community development that have shaped Donegal over centuries. Townlands in this region have their origins in ancient land divisions, with names often derived from Irish language roots that reflect historical settlement patterns and land characteristics. The social and economic life of such townlands has historically centered on small-scale agriculture, pastoral farming, and close-knit community structures typical of rural Donegal communities.
Cappagh maintains significance as a named locality within its civil parish and serves as an identifiable geographic reference point for residents and those familiar with the area. Townlands like Cappagh are fundamental units of Irish geographic organization, appearing on maps, in historical records, and in the everyday language of local people. The preservation of these traditional townland names and boundaries represents an important aspect of Irish cultural and geographic heritage, maintaining continuity with historical settlement patterns.
Today, Cappagh remains part of the rural fabric of County Donegal, reflecting the broader character of this northwestern region. Like many small Irish townlands, it represents the enduring importance of local place names and community identity in Irish life, even as rural areas have experienced significant social and economic changes over recent decades. Understanding places like Cappagh contributes to a fuller appreciation of Ireland's complex geographic and cultural landscape.
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- Paroisse
- Comté
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Nom irlandais
An Cheapach
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Baronnie
Banagh
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- Anglais
- Cappagh
- Irlandais
- An Cheapach
- Paroisse
- Glencolumbkille
- Baronnie
- Banagh
- Comté
- Donegal