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- Daoine
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Gortaquill is a small townland located in County Cavan in the province of Ulster in northern Ireland. The townland lies within the broader landscape of the Cavan region, which is characterized by rolling hills, numerous lakes, and agricultural land that has defined the countryside for centuries. Like many Irish townlands, Gortaquill represents a traditional administrative division of land, though today it functions primarily as a geographic and historical designation rather than as an active administrative unit. The surrounding landscape is typical of the midlands and border regions, with a mix of pastureland, small holdings, and forestry areas interspersed with the region's distinctive drumlin topography.
The history of Gortaquill, like much of County Cavan, is tied to the broader patterns of Irish settlement, land use, and social change. The townland system itself dates back centuries and reflects historical patterns of land division and ownership. County Cavan as a whole has experienced significant demographic shifts, particularly during the Great Famine of the 1840s and subsequent emigration waves, which reshaped rural communities throughout the region. Gortaquill would have been part of these broader historical movements, though specific detailed records of the townland itself may be limited in accessible historical sources.
As a rural Irish townland, Gortaquill's significance lies primarily in its role within the local farming community and its representation of traditional Irish land division. The townland system remains culturally and historically important to Irish identity and heritage, even where populations have declined. For local residents and those with genealogical connections to the area, townlands like Gortaquill serve as important geographic and ancestral reference points. The preservation and documentation of such townlands contributes to Ireland's cultural heritage and helps maintain local historical knowledge across generations.
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Taifid Oifig na Luachála
Ó Chartlann Náisiúnta na hÉireann (timpeall 1830idí–1850idí)
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Foinse: Leabhair Oifig na Luachála, Cartlann Náisiúnta na hÉireann. Taifid phoiblí.
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- Gort an Choill
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