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Kanturk, Corcaigh

Ceantar

Kanturk

Corcaigh

34

Townlands

4,417

Taifid Daonáirimh

840

Teaghlaigh

2

Bliana Daonáirimh

1901 Daonáireamh
Daoine
2,209
Teaghlaigh
408
1911 Daonáireamh
Daoine
2,208 -0%
Teaghlaigh
432 +5.9%

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Kanturk is a market town located in the Duhallow region of County Cork in Ireland, situated in the northwestern part of the county. The town is positioned along the River Allow, which runs through the surrounding countryside characterized by fertile agricultural land and rolling hills typical of Munster's landscape. Its location places it roughly equidistant between Cork City to the south and the villages of the Boggeragh Mountains to the north, making it a notable settlement within the rural landscape of central Cork. The broader area benefits from mixed farming and pastoral terrain that has supported the local economy for centuries.

The town possesses a documented medieval history, most notably associated with Kanturk Castle, a significant structure that dates to the early 17th century. The castle was built by Dermot MacDonagh, a local chieftain, though its construction was never fully completed as local resistance prevented its expansion. This architectural remnant stands as a testament to the region's complex history of clan-based governance and the transition from Gaelic to Anglo-Norman influences in Munster. The castle remains a prominent landmark and point of historical interest, drawing visitors interested in Irish architectural heritage.

Kanturk functions as a service hub for the surrounding agricultural communities and smaller villages within the Duhallow region. The town provides essential commercial, educational, and social services to the broader district, hosting a market that has operated for generations and supporting local farming economies. Beyond commerce, Kanturk serves as a cultural and community center where local events, gatherings, and celebrations take place, reinforcing its role as a focal point for regional identity and social cohesion among the inhabitants of northwest Cork.

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Corcaigh

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Poblacht na hÉireann

Bliana Daonáirimh

1901, 1911

Townlands

34 townlands taifeadta

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Innéacs

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Ceantar
Kanturk
Áit
Corcaigh
Gaeilge
Corcaigh
Dlínse
Poblacht na hÉireann

Taifid Daonáirimh

1901 1911 | Cuardaigh gach duine →

Townlands

34
Bluepool Bluepool Lower Bluepool Upper Church Street Coolacoosane Coolykereen Curragh Earl Street Egmont Place Egmont Row Egmont Square Gortknockaneroe Gortnockaneroe Greenfield Kanturk Kathleen's Lane Lismeelcunnin Main Street Market Square Meelaherragh O'Brien Street Paal East Paal West Percival Street Percivel Street Pound Lane Rathranna Rossline Rusheen Strand Street The Square Watergate Lane Watergate Place Watergate Street