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Gurteen, Sligeach

Ceantar

Gurteen

Sligeach

9

Townlands

1,669

Taifid Daonáirimh

372

Teaghlaigh

1

Bliain Daonáirimh

1911 Daonáireamh
Daoine
1,669
Teaghlaigh
372

Maidir Liom

Gurteen is a small village and townland located in County Sligo in the northwest of Ireland, situated in the province of Connacht. The village lies in a rural area characterized by the rolling landscape typical of County Sligo, with green fields, hills, and the broader countryside that defines this part of the Irish landscape. The region benefits from its location in the northwest, which contributes to its cool, temperate climate and the lush vegetation associated with Ireland's western seaboard.

The area has a long history as part of County Sligo, which itself has been settled for centuries. Like much of rural Ireland, Gurteen's development reflects broader patterns of Irish history, including the influence of English administration, the impact of the Great Famine in the nineteenth century, and the subsequent social and economic changes that shaped rural communities. The village remains relatively small and maintains the character of a traditional Irish rural settlement, with its identity closely tied to agricultural traditions and local community life.

Gurteen serves as an important local center for the surrounding townlands and rural population, functioning as a hub for community activities and services. The village is representative of the many small settlements throughout County Sligo that form the backbone of rural Irish life, providing essential services, social gathering places, and a focal point for local identity. For residents of the surrounding area, Gurteen represents continuity with traditional ways of life while adapting to contemporary Irish rural development.

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Gurteen

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Áit

Sligeach

Dlínse

Poblacht na hÉireann

Bliana Daonáirimh

1911

Townlands

9 townlands taifeadta

Suíomh an Cheantair

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Sonraí

Ceantar
Gurteen
Gaeilge
Sligeach
Dlínse
Poblacht na hÉireann