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Townlands
522
Taifid Daonáirimh
127
Teaghlaigh
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Bliana Daonáirimh
- Daoine
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- Teaghlaigh
- 66
- Daoine
- 248 -9.5%
- Teaghlaigh
- 61 -7.6%
Maidir Liom
Kilbride is a small rural district located in County Meath in the Leinster province of Ireland. The area is situated in the central-eastern part of the country, characterized by the gently rolling farmland that is typical of the Meath region. The landscape is predominantly agricultural, with a patchwork of fields, hedgerows, and small settlements that reflect centuries of rural land use. The district sits within the broader geography of the Boyne Valley, an area of considerable historical and cultural significance in Irish heritage.
The history of Kilbride is deeply rooted in Irish ecclesiastical tradition, as the name itself derives from "Cill Bhríde," meaning "Church of Brigid," referring to Saint Brigid of Kildare, one of Ireland's most venerated saints. Like many Irish parishes and townlands, Kilbride developed around a religious site that served as a focal point for the local community throughout the medieval and early modern periods. The district would have been shaped by the typical patterns of rural Irish settlement, with land tenure, agricultural cycles, and the influence of the local parish church defining daily life for generations.
Kilbride, like many small rural areas in County Meath, maintains its significance as a distinct community within the broader county structure. The district is notable for its preservation of traditional Irish rural character, though like much of rural Ireland it has experienced changes in population patterns and agricultural practices over recent decades. The area remains part of the rich tapestry of County Meath's heritage, contributing to the region's identity as a place of historical depth and cultural continuity within the wider Irish landscape.
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Gníomhartha Tapa
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Cuardaigh ar an mbóthar
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- Poblacht na hÉireann
Taifid Daonáirimh
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