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Wexford No. 2 Urban, Loch Garman

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Wexford No. 2 Urban

Loch Garman

46

Streets

5,575

Taifid Daonáirimh

1,119

Teaghlaigh

1

Bliain Daonáirimh

1911 Daonáireamh
Daoine
5,575
Teaghlaigh
1,119

Maidir Liom

Wexford No. 2 Urban is an electoral district located in County Wexford in the southeastern region of Ireland. The district encompasses part of Wexford town and its surrounding urban areas, positioned along the River Slaney in a county known for its coastal and riverside landscapes. The terrain in this part of Wexford is relatively low-lying, characteristic of the broader southeast region, with access to both inland waterways and proximity to the Irish Sea coast. The district's urban setting contrasts with the rural agricultural lands that dominate much of the county beyond the town boundaries.

Wexford town itself has deep historical roots, with evidence of settlement dating back to Viking times when it served as a Norse settlement. The town developed as a significant medieval port and market center, and its history is closely tied to broader Irish political events, including its role during the 1798 Rebellion. The urban district represents the more modern administrative division of this historically important settlement, though the legacy of these earlier periods continues to influence the character and identity of the area.

The district serves as the administrative and commercial heart of County Wexford, containing many of the county's key institutions, services, and cultural amenities. Wexford is known for its arts and cultural life, most notably hosting the Wexford Festival Opera, an internationally recognized annual event that draws visitors from around the world. The town also features historical sites and landmarks that reflect its Viking and medieval heritage, contributing to its appeal as both a residential area and a destination for tourism and cultural engagement.

For the local community, Wexford No. 2 Urban functions as the economic and social center of the county, providing employment, services, and cultural opportunities to residents across the broader region. The electoral district's significance lies in its role as the primary urban center of County Wexford, influencing local governance and policy decisions that affect the wider population. As such, it remains an important area for understanding contemporary life in southeast Ireland and the ongoing development of a historic county town.

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Áit

Loch Garman

Dlínse

Poblacht na hÉireann

Bliana Daonáirimh

1911

Streets

46 streets taifeadta

Gníomhartha Tapa

Innéacs

Féach ar gach 32 áit na hÉireann

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Suirbhé maoine ó ré an Ghorta (1847-1864)

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Ceantar
Wexford No. 2 Urban
Áit
Loch Garman
Gaeilge
Loch Garman
Dlínse
Poblacht na hÉireann

Taifid Daonáirimh

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Streets

46
Barrack Street Batt Street Bride Street, part of Carrigeen Street Carrigeen Street, part of Castlehill Street Clifford Street Crescent Quay, part of Emmett Place Faythe Street Fishers Row Folly Furlong's Lane Gilson Street, part of Green St, part of Green Street Green Street, part of Joseph Street King Street Upper, part of King Street, Lower King Street, Upper, part of King's Street, Upper, part of Lambert Place Main Street, South, part of Mary's Lane Maudlintown Urban, part of Michael Street Oyster Lane Parnell Street Paul Quay, part of Roaches Terrace Seaview Avenue Sinnotts Lane Slippery Green South Main Street, part of St. Peter's Terrace Stonebridge Lane Summerhill Talbot Street Thomas Street Trinity Place Trinity Street Tuskar View Wexford Harbour Whiterock South, part of (Urban) William Street