380
Taifid Daonáirimh
74
Teaghlaigh
2
Bliana Daonáirimh
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- 199
- Teaghlaigh
- 39
- Daoine
- 181 -9%
- Teaghlaigh
- 35 -10.3%
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Slievemurry is a townland located in County Galway in the west of Ireland, situated within the broader landscape of the county's diverse terrain. The townland is part of the region's characteristic patchwork of rural settlements, nestled among the rolling hills and moorland that define much of Galway's interior. Like many Galway townlands, Slievemurry's setting reflects the county's transition between coastal and inland areas, with the landscape shaped by the underlying geology and historical patterns of land use that have developed over centuries.
The area, like much of rural Galway, has roots extending back through various periods of Irish history. Townlands such as Slievemurry represent the smallest official divisions of land in Ireland, a system with medieval origins that continues to be used for administrative and geographic purposes. The name itself, derived from Irish, likely reflects the area's physical characteristics or historical significance, though the specific etymology warrants further local historical research. These rural settlements have traditionally been centers of farming and pastoral activity, supporting local populations through agriculture and traditional livelihoods.
Slievemurry remains part of the living community of rural County Galway, where townlands serve as important reference points for local identity and social connection. The area contributes to the broader cultural and agricultural heritage of the county, forming part of the network of small settlements that sustain rural Irish communities. Today, like many rural Irish townlands, Slievemurry exists as both a geographic entity and a marker of local history, maintaining significance for residents and serving as part of the intricate tapestry of place names that characterize Ireland's landscape.
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