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Kilbride, Cill Mhantáin

Ceantar

Kilbride

Cill Mhantáin

62

Townlands

2,795

Taifid Daonáirimh

490

Teaghlaigh

2

Bliana Daonáirimh

1901 Daonáireamh
Daoine
1,144
Teaghlaigh
218
1911 Daonáireamh
Daoine
1,651 +44.3%
Teaghlaigh
272 +24.8%

Maidir Liom

Kilbride is a small district located in County Wicklow in the province of Leinster in southeastern Ireland. The area is situated within the broader landscape of County Wicklow, which is known for its mountainous terrain, river valleys, and rural character. Like much of Wicklow, Kilbride benefits from proximity to natural features including the Wicklow Mountains and various watercourses that have shaped the region's geography and history. The landscape is predominantly rural, with a mix of agricultural land, woodland, and scattered settlements typical of inland County Wicklow.

The name Kilbride is derived from the Irish "Cill Bhríde," meaning "church of Saint Brigid," reflecting the early Christian heritage of the area. Like many Irish townlands and districts, Kilbride's history is rooted in medieval ecclesiastical settlement, with the Church of Ireland maintaining a presence in the community through historical structures and place names. The wider County Wicklow region was significant during Ireland's early Christian period and retained strategic importance during later historical periods, though specific detailed records about Kilbride as a distinct settlement require local historical sources.

Today, Kilbride remains a quiet rural community typical of the inland areas of County Wicklow. The district is part of the broader social and economic fabric of the county, which has seen gradual changes through tourism, agricultural development, and increased commuting patterns due to proximity to Dublin. The community's character is shaped by its small-scale residential properties, local connections, and role as part of the wider Wicklow landscape. For residents and those with family connections to the area, Kilbride represents continuity with rural Irish heritage and local identity within County Wicklow.

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Bliana Daonáirimh

1901, 1911

Townlands

62 townlands taifeadta

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Ceantar
Kilbride
Gaeilge
Cill Mhantáin
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