34
Townlands
1,788
Taifid Daonáirimh
367
Teaghlaigh
2
Bliana Daonáirimh
- Daoine
- 923
- Teaghlaigh
- 188
- Daoine
- 865 -6.3%
- Teaghlaigh
- 179 -4.8%
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Killofin is a small rural district located in County Clare in the northwest of the Republic of Ireland. The area sits within the broader landscape of Clare, a county known for its dramatic karst topography, coastal cliffs, and limestone geology. Killofin is positioned in the inland portions of the county, characterized by the undulating terrain typical of mid-Clare, with pastoral farmland, small villages, and scattered rural settlements. The landscape reflects centuries of agricultural use, with stone walls dividing fields and traditional farming practices remaining important to the local economy and way of life.
As with much of County Clare, Killofin has deep historical roots extending back through medieval times. The area forms part of the broader cultural and territorial history of Clare, which was historically associated with various Gaelic clans and later came under Anglo-Norman influence. The district contains evidence of this layered history through its townlands, local placenames, and community structures that reflect both Irish and Norman settlement patterns. Like many rural Irish districts, Killofin's development has been shaped by land ownership patterns, religious institutions, and the gradual shift from subsistence farming to more diversified rural economies.
Killofin remains a working agricultural community, with farming continuing to form the backbone of local life and identity. The district is home to small family farms, local businesses, and community institutions that serve the population. As with many rural Irish areas, Killofin has experienced demographic changes over recent decades, including emigration and population fluctuations, though community ties and local traditions persist. The area maintains its connection to broader Clare culture, including traditional Irish music, language heritage, and participation in local GAA sports clubs, which serve as important social anchors for residents across the district.
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