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Comté de Mayo

Localité

Cregaree

Creig an Rí

41

Registres de recensement

11

Foyers

2

Années de recensement

1901 Recensement
Personnes
28
Foyers
8
1911 Recensement
Personnes
13 -53.6%
Foyers
3 -62.5%

À propos

Cregaree is a small townland located in County Mayo in the west of Ireland, situated within the broader landscape of this historically significant county. The townland lies in a region characterized by the rolling hills and boglands typical of inland Mayo, with the broader geography influenced by proximity to various water systems and the undulating terrain that defines much of Connacht. Like many Irish townlands, Cregaree represents a small administrative division of land with its own distinct identity within the local community, though it remains relatively modest in size and population.

The history of Cregaree, like that of many Mayo townlands, is rooted in the long settlement patterns of Ireland, with the landscape bearing evidence of both prehistoric and medieval land use. The townland would have been shaped by the agricultural practices and social structures that developed over centuries, including the division of lands during various historical periods. County Mayo itself has a rich and often turbulent history, marked by significant events including rebellions and social upheaval, and individual townlands like Cregaree form part of this broader historical tapestry, though detailed records of this particular locality may be sparse.

The significance of Cregaree to its local community would have been primarily tied to agricultural livelihood and social networks, as is typical of rural Irish townlands. These small administrative divisions have traditionally served as important markers of identity and belonging for their inhabitants, facilitating local organization, land management, and community connections. Today, as with many rural townlands throughout Ireland, Cregaree represents part of the cultural and geographic heritage of County Mayo, contributing to the sense of place and local identity that characterizes Irish rural communities.

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Paroisse

Cong

Comté

Mayo

Nom irlandais

Creig an Rí

Baronnie

Kilmaine

Valuation Office Records

From the National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s–1850s)

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2 occupiers recorded in the Valuation Office Books for this townland.

Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.

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Détails

Anglais
Cregaree
Irlandais
Creig an Rí
Paroisse
Cong
Baronnie
Kilmaine
Comté
Mayo