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Paróistí

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Bailte Fearainn

222,233

Taifid Daonáirimh

42,040

Teaghlaigh

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Bliana Daonáirimh

1901 Daonáireamh
Daoine
115,058
Teaghlaigh
21,345
1911 Daonáireamh
Daoine
107,175 -6.9%
Teaghlaigh
20,695 -3%

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County Clare is located on the west coast of Ireland in the province of Munster, bordered by Galway to the north, Limerick to the east and south, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. The county encompasses approximately 3,188 square kilometers and is characterized by diverse landscapes ranging from the dramatic Cliffs of Moher in the north to fertile agricultural plains and boglands in the interior. The River Shannon forms much of the county's eastern boundary, and Clare's coastal position has shaped its climate, economy, and cultural identity throughout history.

The region has a long and complex history, with evidence of human settlement dating back thousands of years. Clare was part of the Kingdom of Thomond during the medieval period and was heavily influenced by the Norman invasion of Ireland. The O'Brien clan held significant power in the area for centuries, and their legacy remains evident in local place names and historical sites. During the Great Famine of the 1840s, Clare suffered severe population loss through death and emigration, a trauma that left lasting marks on the community and diaspora connections that persist today.

The Cliffs of Moher stand as Clare's most internationally recognizable feature, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors annually with their breathtaking 214-meter-high sea cliffs stretching for about eight kilometers. Beyond this landmark, Clare is noted for its traditional Irish music heritage, particularly in areas like Doolin, which has become a center for traditional folk music and attracts musicians and tourists from around the world. The county also encompasses the Burren, a distinctive limestone landscape known for its unique flora and archaeological significance, including numerous prehistoric monuments and early Christian sites.

For the people of County Clare, the landscape and cultural heritage form the backbone of community identity and economic opportunity. Agriculture remains important, particularly dairy farming and sheep grazing, while tourism has become increasingly significant to the local economy. The county maintains strong connections to Irish language and culture, and traditional customs continue to play an important role in community life. Clare's position between rural tradition and growing international tourism represents both an opportunity and a challenge for sustaining local culture while adapting to contemporary economic needs.

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Poblacht na hÉireann

Ainm Gaeilge

An Clár

Bliana Daonáirimh

1901, 1911

Ceantair

191 ceantar daonáirimh

Logainm

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Annals of the Four Masters

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

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

Cinel-Aedha-na-hEchtghe 19 references

*Kinelea*

The Annals of the Four Masters record Kinlea (Irish: Cinel-Aedha-na-hEchtghe) in 19 entries between AD 531 and AD 1609.

Inis-Cathaigh 9 references

Inishcathy

The Annals of the Four Masters record Scattery Island (Irish: Inis-Cathaigh) in 9 entries between AD 861 and AD 1591.

Loch-Measga 7 references

*Lough Mask*

The Annals of the Four Masters record Lough Rask (Irish: Loch-Measga) in 7 entries between AD 1105 and AD 2533.

Inis-Cathaigh 6 references

The Annals of the Four Masters record Scattery Island (Irish: Inis-Cathaigh) in 6 entries between AD 792 and AD 1119.

Diseart-Tola 5 references

*Dysart-O'Dea*

The Annals of the Four Masters record Dysert O'Dea (Irish: Diseart-Tola) in 5 entries between AD 720 and AD 1599.

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 11,586 sealbhóir i Luacháil Griffith ar fud 628 baile fearainn (1830idí-1850idí).

Príomhshloinnte

McMahon 296 McNamara 222 O'Brien 207 Kelly 206 Ryan 144 Murphy 99 Malony 98 Sullivan 94 Fitzgerald 91 Burke 86

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

Gníomhartha Tapa

Innéacs

Féach ar gach 32 áit na hÉireann

Brabhsáil de réir Suíomh

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Cuardaigh Griffith's Valuation

Suirbhé maoine ó ré an Ghorta (1847-1864)

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Taifid Daonáirimh

1901 1911

Ceantair Daonáirimh

191
Abbey Annagh Ayle Ballagh Ballinahinch Ballyblood Ballycannan Ballycannon Ballyea Ballyeighter Ballyglass Ballynacally Ballynahinch Ballysteen Ballyvaghan Ballyvaskin Boherglass Boston Caher Caherhurley Caherhurly Cahermurphy Cappaghabaun Cappavilla Carran Carrowbaun Castlecrine Castletown Clare Clareabbey Clenagh Cloghera Clondagad Clondegad Cloonadrum Cloonanaha Clooncoorha Clooney Cloontra Cloonusker Cloughaun Clovnadrum Coolmeen Coolreagh Cooraclare Corlea Corrofin Cratloe Creegh Crusheen Dangan Derreen Derrynagitta Derrynagittagh Doonbeg Doora Drumcreehy Drumellihy Drumline Drummaan Dysert East Clare Einagh Ennis No. 1 Urban Ennis No. 2 Urban Ennis No. 3 Ennis No. 4 Urban Ennis Rural Ennis Urban Ennis, No. 3 Urban Ennistimon Ennistymon Faheymore Fahymore Feakle Fermoyle Formoyle Furroor Glendree Gleninagh Glenmore Glenroe Iniscaltra Inishcaltra South Inishcaltra, North Kilballyowen Kilchreest Kilcloher Kildysart Kilfearagh Kilfenora Kilfidane Kilfiddane Kilkee Kilkishen Killadysert Killaloe Killanena Killanenna Killaniv Killanniv Killard Killaspuglonane Killeely Killilagh Killimer Killinaboy Killodennedy Killofin Killokennedy Killone Killuran Kilmihil Kilmihill Kilmurry Kilnamona Kiloloher Kilraghtes Kilraghtis Kilrush Kilrush Rural Kilrush Urban Kilseily Kilshanny Kiltannon Kiltenanlea Kiltoraght Kinturk Knock Knocknaboley Knocknabooley Knocknagore Kyle Lackareagh Lisacasey Liscannor Liscasey Lisdoonvarna Lisheen Loughea Lurraga Magherareagh Maghereagh Miltown Malbay Miltownmalbay Moueen Mount Elva Mountievers Mountshannon Moveen Moy Moyarta Muckanagh Muckannagh Mullagh Mullough Newgrove Newmarket Noughaval O'Brien's Bridge O'Briensbridge O'Gonnelloe Ogonnelloe Oughtmama Querrin Quin Rahona Rath Rathborney Rathclooney Rinealon Roadford Rossroe Ruan Ruane Rynealon Scariff Scarriff Sixmilebridge Smithstown Spancelhill Spancilhill St. Martins Templemaley Toberbreeda Tomfinlough Tuberbreeda Tulla Tullig Tullycreen Urlan

Paróistí

84
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