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Townlands
851
Taifid Daonáirimh
160
Teaghlaigh
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Bliana Daonáirimh
- Daoine
- 436
- Teaghlaigh
- 81
- Daoine
- 415 -4.8%
- Teaghlaigh
- 79 -2.5%
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Arigna is a small village and district located in County Leitrim in the northwest of the Republic of Ireland, situated in the Connacht region. The area sits in a rural, mountainous landscape characterized by the presence of the Arigna Mountains and Sliabh an Iarainn, which feature prominently in the local terrain. The village itself lies in a valley setting, typical of inland Leitrim, with rolling hills, forestry, and moorland surrounding the settlement. This geographic position in the midlands has historically made Arigna relatively isolated compared to larger towns, though it is accessible via local road networks connecting it to nearby towns such as Ballinamore and Drumshanbo.
Arigna has a notable industrial heritage connected to coal mining and turf production, industries that shaped the economic life of the community throughout the twentieth century. The village was home to Ireland's last coal mine, which operated for many decades before closure, and coal mining represented a significant source of employment for local families. Beyond coal, turf extraction has long been part of the local economy and landscape, reflective of broader practices across the Irish midlands. This industrial character distinguishes Arigna from many other small rural villages in the county and left a lasting mark on the community's identity and development.
Today, Arigna is primarily a rural village serving its local agricultural hinterland and the communities living in the surrounding townlands. The area remains sparsely populated, typical of rural County Leitrim, and the village functions as a local service center for residents. While tourism and heritage tourism have become considerations for many rural Irish communities, Arigna's industrial past provides a point of cultural and historical interest. The community continues to maintain its character as a quiet rural district, with its landscape and settlement patterns reflecting its position in Ireland's inland countryside.
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Poblacht na hÉireann
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Bliana Daonáirimh
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Townlands
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Taifid Daonáirimh
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