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Aontroim

Aontroim

Antrim

91

Paróistí

2,220

Bailte Fearainn

939,895

Taifid Daonáirimh

190,496

Teaghlaigh

3

Bliana Daonáirimh

1821 Daonáireamh
Daoine
33
Teaghlaigh
4
1901 Daonáireamh
Daoine
472,866 +1432827.3%
Teaghlaigh
93,986 +2349550%
1911 Daonáireamh
Daoine
466,996 -1.2%
Teaghlaigh
96,506 +2.7%

Maidir Liom

County Antrim is located in the northeastern corner of the island of Ireland, forming part of Northern Ireland. The county is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the north and east, with the North Channel separating it from Scotland at its closest point. Geographically, Antrim encompasses diverse landscapes including coastal cliffs, inland valleys, and moorland. The county town is Belfast, which sits on the eastern coast and serves as the largest city in Northern Ireland. The terrain varies considerably across the county, from the dramatic basalt cliffs of the Antrim Coast in the north to rolling farmland and forests inland.

Antrim has a rich and complex history stretching back centuries. The region was historically inhabited by Gaelic Irish clans and later became an important area during the Ulster Plantations of the 17th century, when Scottish and English settlers were encouraged to settle in Ulster. This period of settlement had lasting effects on the cultural, religious, and linguistic character of the county. During the Industrial Revolution, Belfast developed into a major industrial center, particularly known for shipbuilding and linen manufacturing, which brought significant economic growth and population expansion to the region.

The county is home to several notable natural and cultural features that draw visitors and hold significance for residents. The Giant's Causeway, located on the north Antrim coast, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site composed of distinctive hexagonal basalt columns and is one of Ireland's most famous geological formations. The Antrim Coast Road is renowned for its scenic beauty. Additionally, the county has important cultural heritage sites and museums that document its industrial past and cultural traditions. Belfast itself contains numerous historical landmarks and has undergone significant regeneration in recent decades.

For local communities in Antrim, the county represents both historical identity and contemporary life. The industrial heritage remains an important part of local identity, particularly in Belfast, where efforts to preserve and commemorate this legacy continue. The natural landscape and coastal areas provide recreational opportunities and tourism revenue for many towns and villages. Like much of Northern Ireland, Antrim's communities continue to navigate questions of identity, history, and community relations while contributing to the broader cultural and economic life of the island.

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Antrim

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Dlínse

Tuaisceart Éireann

Ainm Gaeilge

Aontroim

Bliana Daonáirimh

1821, 1901, 1911

Ceantair

182 ceantar daonáirimh

Annals of the Four Masters

Historical references from O'Donovan's edition (1848–51)

28 places in this county are recorded in the Annals of the Four Masters.

Port-Lairge 38 references

*Waterford*

The Annals of the Four Masters record Waterford (Irish: Port-Lairge) in 38 entries between AD 858 and AD 1600.

Slaine 37 references

*Slane*

The Annals of the Four Masters record Slane (Irish: Slaine) in 37 entries between AD 512 and AD 1595.

Carraic-Fearghusa 17 references

Carrickfergus

The Annals of the Four Masters record Carrickfergus (Irish: Carraic-Fearghusa) in 17 entries between AD 1204 and AD 1601.

Baile-an-mhota 15 references

Dallymote

The Annals of the Four Masters record Ballymote (Irish: Baile-an-mhota) in 15 entries between AD 1300 and AD 1602.

Muineachan 8 references

Monaghan

The Annals of the Four Masters record Monaghan (Irish: Muineachan) in 8 entries between AD 1462 and AD 1595.

Source: Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland by the Four Masters, ed. John O'Donovan (1848–51). Public domain.

Luacháil Griffith

Cartlann Náisiúnta na hÉireann (timpeall 1830idí-1850idí)

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Taifeadadh 13,669 sealbhóir i Luacháil Griffith ar fud 1,104 baile fearainn (1830idí-1850idí).

Príomhshloinnte

Nicholson 414 Pollock 355 Brassington 205 McElreny 198 Woffington 150 Freeman 150 Thompson 144 Wilson 144 Johnston 134 Smith 122

Foinse: Leabhair Oifig na Luachála, Cartlann Náisiúnta na hÉireann. Taifid phoiblí.

Teorainn an Áit

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Sonraí

Béarla
Antrim
Gaeilge
Aontroim
Dlínse
Tuaisceart Éireann

Taifid Daonáirimh

Ceantair Daonáirimh

182
Aghagallon Aghalee Ahoghill Antrim Rural Antrim Urban Ardclinis Armoy Ballinderry Ballintoy Ballycastle Ballyclare Ballyclare Rural Ballyclare Urban Ballyclug Ballyconnelly Ballycor Ballycregagh Ballygomartin Ballyhoe Ballylinney Ballylinny Ballymena (No. 2) Urban (In 34 files) Ballymena and Town and Urban District of Ballymena Ballymena No. 3 Urban Ballymena Town Ballymoney Ballymoney (Urban) and Ballymoney Urban District Ballynadrentagh Ballynure Ballyrobin Ballyscolly Ballyscullion Ballysillan Ballysillon Beardiville Belfast Belfast East Benvarden Benvardin Broughshane Bushmills Cairncastle Camlin Cargin Carncastle Carnmoney Carnmoon Carrickfergus Carrickfergus Rural Carrickfergus Urban Castlequarter Clifton Clifton Ward Clifton Ward, Belfast Clifton, Belfast Urban No. 2 Clogh Cloghogue Clohogue Clough Connor Connor. Corkey Court Court Ward Craigarogan Cranfield Croagh Cromac Crumlin Cushendall Cushlake Cushleake Derriaghy Derryaghey Derryaghy Dervock Dirraw Dock Ward Dock Ward (Belfast Clifton) Donegore Drumanaway Drumtullagh Duncairn Duncairn Ward Duncairn Ward, Belfast Dundermot Dundermott Dundesert Dunloy Dunminning Dunseverick Eden Enagh Falls Falls (Belfast) Falls Ward Galgorm Glenarm Glenavy Glenbuck Glenclay Glencloy Glendun Glenmakeeran Glenravel Glenravill Glenshesk Glenwherry Glenwhirry Glynn Island Folly Island Magee Islandkelly Islandmagee Kells Kilbride Killagan Killoquin Killoquin Lower Killoquin North Killoquin, Upper Kilroghts Kilwaughter Kirkinriola Knocknadona Larne Legatirriff Lisburn Lisnagarran Lissue Longmore Magheragall Magheramesk Maheramesk Malone Monkstown Newtown Crommelin Portglanone Portglenone Portrush Rural Portrush Town Portrush Urban Prolusk Raboo Raloo Ramoan Randalstown Rashee Rathlin Red Bay Rushee Saint Anne's Ward Belfast Seacash Seacon Shankhill Shankill Shankill Ward Sharvogues Shilvodan Slemish Smithfield Smithfield Ward St. Anne's St. Anne's Ward St. Anne's Ward, Belfast St. George's St. George's Ward Belfast Stranocum Templecorran Templepatrick The Fair Head The Vow Toome Toome Upper Tullyrusk White Abbey Whitehouse Windsor Windsor Ward Wood Vale Ward Woodvale Woodvale Ward

Paróistí

91