figure is likely to increase to 1.3 million or as many as 1 in 5 of our population. It stabilised in the middle of the 20th century, and has continued to grow. The town later became an important marketplace and Quaker village. The county lakes include Lough Derravaragh, Lough Ennell, Lough Owel, Lough Lene, Lough Sheelin and Lough Ree. The population continued to decrease to 56,818 in 1926. During the Great Famine of 1845-1847, the population decreased until it was 111,407 in 1851. Towns near to Mullingar Ireland Westmeath between 0 and 25 miles. It originally formed part of the historic Kingdom of Meath. Westmeath implementation in order to promote the further roll-out of population-based programmes to other counties? Westmeath's population growth has been stronger than the national average. The population of pre -school age (0 -4) was 6,882 , of primary school going age (5 - 12) was 10,111 and of secondary school going age (13 -18) was 7,141 . [11] [5], Westmeath is the 20th largest of Ireland's 32 counties by area and the 22nd largest in terms of population. Westmeath's proximity to Dublin, with good motorway facilities and frequent rail service, has made commuting popular. In 2006, the population was 79,346. The average age of the County’s inhabitants is 36.3 years old in contrast to the national average age of 37.4. Athlone and Mullingar expanded further with the coming of the Midland Great Western Railway network in the nineteenth century. SIZE AND POPULATION—Length from Athlone to the boundary point southeast of Clon-mellon, 43 ½ miles; breadth from Finnea to Kinnegad, 26 miles; breadth from the river Inny, near Ballynacarrigy, to the boundary near Rahugh, 21 miles; area, 708 ½ square miles; population 71,798. It is also the highest across the electoral areas in the four midlands counties of Westmeath, Offaly, Laois and Longford. In 2011, the population was 86,164. At the 2016 census, the population of the county was 195,044. Westmeath Ladies won the 2011 All-Ireland Intermediate Football Championship. have won the League of Ireland Championship on two occasions, in 1980 and 1982, and the FAI Cup in 1924. Westmeath County Council is the local authority for the county. Westmeath's population growth has been stronger than the national average. The county town of Meath is Navan. Westmeath mares are usually put into foal in spring to facilitate summer growth. This very large geographical area has limited public transport The Irish Famine Eviction Project has located almost 1,000 eviction sites. Results from last year's census have revealed that Westmeath's population increased by 3% - or 2,606 people - between 2011 and 2016. For 1653 and 1659 figures from Civil Survey Census of those years, Paper of Mr Hardinge to Royal Irish Academy 14 March 1865. [7], The head office of Westmeath County Council is located in Mullingar. Westmeath's proximity to Dublin, with good motorway facilities and frequent rail service, has made commuting popular. In 2016 Moate had a population of 2,763 people. Those wishing to use the Dublin-Galway Greenway can transfer from the Royal Canal route to the old rail corridor onwards towards Athlone. [12], Westmeath is one of the few counties in Ireland where some census records from 1841 are still available. Westmeath. The Moate electoral area of Westmeath has slipped slightly to ninth. Initially, development occurred around the major market centres of Mullingar, Moate, and Kinnegad. The report, Census Summary Results Part 1, showed that the total population change over the five years since April 2011 was 173,613, an increase of 3.8 per cent. All towns that these roads passed through are now bypassed, such as Mullingar, Athlone, Moate and Kinnegad. CHO 8 has a population of 615,258 (Census, 2016) which is the 4th largest nationally. Summary. The population of all counties of the Republic of Ireland by census years. Contact: Central Statistics Office Skehard Road, Cork T12 X00E, Ireland The Royal Canal Greenway takes tourists from the county boundary to Mullingar, and then on towards Longford. Pregnancy lasts for approximately 335–340 days and usually results in one foal. Winner: Moate, Co Westmeath. Both Dublin and Galway are within commuting distance from Westmeath following the completion of the M6 motorway in December 2009. . Population Census 1981-04-05 Population Census 1986-04-13 Population Census 1991-04-21 Population Census 1996-04-28 Population Census 2002-04-28 Population Census 2006-04-23 Population Census 2011-04-10 Population Census 2016-04-24; Westmeath: County: 61,523: 63,379: 61,880: 63,314: 71,858: 79,346: 86,164: 88,770: Ireland (Éire) Republic: 3,443,405: 3,540,643: … [6] It is the sixth largest of Leinster's 12 counties in size and eighth largest in terms of population. In contrast, the population of rural areas increased by just 34,714 people, a 2 per cent rise. [10] After the Great Famine, the population of Westmeath declined dramatically. The eastern part of the county is home to commuters, many of whom work at the technology parks on the western side of Dublin. County Westmeath is a county in Ireland. During the Great Famine of 1845-1847, the population decreased until it was 111,407 in 1851. The Westmeath senior hurling team has enjoyed much recent success winning the Christy Ring Cup in 2005, 2007 and 2010. The Hill of Uisneach in the barony of Moycashel is sometimes regarded as the notional geographical centre of Ireland although the actual geographic centre of Ireland lies in neighbouring County Roscommon. Figure 1.1 shows this increase by county, and by urban/rural divide. The Dublin–Westport/Galway railway line runs through the county, with services from Dublin Heuston to Galway/Westport/Ballina inter-city train service stops at Athlone, while the Dublin-Sligo railway line service stops at Mullingar. The population of the county is 86,164 according to the 2011 census. According to the 2011 census, 51.9% of Westmeath households have at least one Irish speaker. At 539.3 per 100,000 population, Mullingar electoral area now has the highest rate of the virus per population in the four electoral areas of Westmeath. After the Great Famine, the population of Westmeath declined dramatically. They also won the National Football League Division 2 in 2001, 2003 and 2008. Westmeath Topic 1991-2008. The line from Athlone via Moate railway station to Mullingar could be reopened for trains from Galway to Dublin Connolly. There are currently 20 councillors. The icon links to further information about a selected place including its population structure (gender, age groups, age distribution, nationality, country of birth, ethnic group, religion, irish language (a3+), marital status). The county has an extensive beef and dairy trade. Westmeath is located within the province of Leinster and is part of the administrative Midlands Region. It lies on the regional road between Lismacaffery and Rathowen . of six counties, Offaly, Laois, Westmeath, Longford, Meath and Louth. Some of the records of that census have been digitised and maintained by the National Archives of Ireland. Following the failure of de Lacy's male heirs in 1241, the Lordship was split between two great-granddaughters. In Westmeath, the proportion of the County aged over 65 is slightly lower than the national rate, with 13% of the population within this cohort. Other towns in the county include Trim, Kells, Laytown, Ashbourne, Dunboyne, and Slane. Athlone developed due to its military significance, and its strategic location on the main Dublin–Galway route across the River Shannon. Territorial extension of Province of WESTMEATH and related population density, population per gender and number of households, average age and incidence of foreigners - Maps, analysis and statistics about the resident population The development of industry in Westmeath has been mainly based on food processing and consumer products. This represents an increase of 138,899 or 4.9 per cent on 2011. The cattle are also used to maintain grassland to help sustain wildlife in the areas fringing the Bog of Allen. Findings from Implementation Study 94 7.1 Research questions and methodology 94 7.2 Research Question 1: What was the extent and … Use our map below to see the locations and details for each site. The plains of Westmeath, covered in calcium-rich marl, contribute significantly to calcification of foal bones during their formative years. This growth in population is as a result of Moates strategic location and proximity to Athlone and other Midland centres of employment. Mullingar is renowned for the high quality of its beef and veal. Nenagh Guardian, 6 Apr 1845. It is the 3rd most populous town in the Midlands region, with a population of 20,928 in the 2016 census. The liberty and royal county were merged in 1461. Mullingar is the county town of County Westmeath in Ireland. Both the Grand Canal, and the Royal Canal flow through Westmeath, and the River Shannon (Ireland's key tourism waterway) has a modern inland harbour in Athlone. Your information may hold the key to finding new eviction sites. The Ranking events in Junior, Intermediate and Senior events are: Celtic Cross at Columb Military Barracks, Mullingar, 19th century concrete stile,(v1) Mass-Path, Ranaghan, Collinstown, Alternative 19th century concrete stile (v-2) mass path, Ranaghan, Coordinates: .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}53°30′N 7°30′W / 53.500°N 7.500°W / 53.500; -7.500, "Westmeath" redirects here. The International Arena has a footprint of 6,818m2 and an overall building floor area of 9,715m2. Mullingar gained considerable advantage from the development of the Royal Canal. Its Irish name was historically anglicised as Straid and Strade . The population continued to decrease to 56,818 in 1926. It stabilised in the middle of the 20th century, and has continued to grow. 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Moate is a town with a census population of 2,731 and a hinterland population of 10,000. The name An Móta is derived from the term motte-and-bailey, as the Normans built an example of this type of fortification here. At the 2016 census, the population of the county was 88,770. Athlone Institute of Technology boasts a €10 million international athletics arena, which opened in early 2013. At the time of the last Census in 2016, there were 89,000 people living in Westmeath. Whiskey is distilled in Kilbeggan and tobacco is processed in Mullingar. In County Westmeath, 11,807 of our Citizens are aged 65 and over which represents a Tourism in Westmeath is generally based on its many water amenities. In recent times, the manufacturer Alkermes has located in Athlone. You can contact the … Newspapers Available on Microfilm at Aidan Heavey Library , Athlone. [4], As a part of the better administration of the newly established Kingdom of Ireland, the Parliament of Ireland passed the Counties of Meath and Westmeath Act 1543, the eastern portion retaining the name Meath and the western portion called Westmeath. It is the second largest CHO in terms of geographical area and consists of 2 former ISA’s (Midlands and Louth/Meath). Westmeath also has railway infrastructure with a number of trains passing through towns in the county. Population: 7009 (1.3% from 2011) 6921 (4.4% from 2006) 6631 (1.7% from 2001) Land area: 539.51 km 2 (208.31 sq mi) 537.96 km 2 (207.71 sq mi) 537.96 km 2 (207.71 sq mi) Population density: 13.0/km 2 (34/sq mi) 12.9/km 2 (33/sq mi) 12.3/km 2 (32/sq mi) Median age: 46.5 (M: 45.7, F: 47.0) 42.9 (M: 42.0, F: 43.8) Total private dwellings: 3416 3284 It was named Mide because the kingdom was located in the geographical centre of Ireland (the word Mide meant 'middle'). A claim that the population projections for Mullingar in the draft County Development Plan for Westmeath are too low has been made by Mullingar Chamber of Commerce in its submission under the public consultation process, which ended on Tuesday June 30. Westmeath is home to many stud farms. The three electoral areas of Westmeath are Athlone (7 seats), Mullingar-Coole (7 seats) and Mullingar-Kilbeggan (6 seats). County Westmeath (/wɛstˈmiːð/; Irish: Contae na hIarmhí or simply An Iarmhí) is a county in Ireland. For other uses, see. At just 258 metres this makes it the lowest county top in Ireland. Roads are of good quality in the county. Population Census 1991-04-21 Population Census 1996-04-28 Population Census 2002-04-28 Population Census 2006-04-23 Population Census 2011-04-10 Population Census 2016-04-24 ; Kinnegad: Westmeath: 415: 517: 1,296: 2,245: 2,662: 2,745 → Westmeath’s proximity to Dublin with good motorway links and frequent rail service has made it a popular commuter belt. The population of large towns increased by 48,269 people, or 6.6 per cent, while that of the smallest towns (1,500 to 2,999) remained static. County Westmeath. The population of Westmeath in 1841 was 141,300. Important commercial and marketing centres include Moate, Kilbeggan, Kinnegad, Ballinahown, Delvin, Rochfortbridge, Killucan and Castlepollard. County Westmeath's population fell in the century following the Great Famine, with many leaving for better opportunities in America. [2], Following the Norman invasion of Ireland, the territory of the Gaelic Kingdom of Meath formed the basis for the Anglo-Norman Lordship of Meath granted by King Henry II of England to Hugh de Lacy in 1172. The earthwork is still visible behind the buildings on the main street. Other major infrastructural projects and plans for the county include Transport 21. In 2017 the largest employment sectors within Westmeath were:[21]. It is part of the Midlands Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. Westmeath is the 20th largest of Ireland's 32 counties in area and 22nd largest in terms of population. [3] Westmeath County Council is the administrative body for the county, and the county town is Mullingar. In April 2011 Westmeath had a population of 86,164 , consisting of 42,783 males and 43,381 females. Some 850 tonnes of structural steel and fifty thousand concrete blocks went into the construction of the facility, which can house two thousand spectators.[23]. It recorded 34 new cases during the fortnight from January 19 to February 1, giving a rate per 100,000 population of 184.3. Courtown Harbour - Riverchapel - Ardamine, Laytown - Bettystown - Mornington - Donacarney, Dublin City / South Dublin / Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown / Fingal. In 1821, the County’s population was 28,819 and increased to 141,300 in 1841. [2] The Central Statistics Office also said that despite the overall increase in population, the rural population had still fallen (2016 census).[14]. Athlone Town F.C. Weaned cattle from the west of the Shannon are fattened for market on the lush grasslands of Meath and Westmeath. The first meeting of Westmeath County Council was held on 22 April 1899.[9]. Westmeath is the largest county by population in the Irish Midlands. The population of the county is 86,164 according to the 2011 census. The population of all agglomerations (so-called "aggregate towns") and census towns in the Republic of Ireland. The Westmeath GAA senior football team won the Leinster Senior Football Championship, the Delaney Cup, in 2004. Westmeath: 219: 212: 239: 289: 433: 483 → Ballynacargy: Census Town: Westmeath: 245: … The Lake County had a population of 88,770 when the census was taken in April of last year. During the period 2006-2016 the population of the town increased by 46%, compared to a 12% increase in the population of County Westmeath over the same period. As of the 2016 census, Westmeath had a population of 88,770, consisting of 44,082 males and 44,668 females. Two major "Greenway" projects are intended to improve cycling facilities. 22.3% of the Westmeath’s population … The summit of Mullaghmeen is the highest point in County Westmeath. The largest town in the county is Athlone, followed by the County town Mullingar. [22] It is named after the ancient Kingdom of Meath. Two thirds (10,000) of that projected increase of 15,000 is earmarked for the Athlone area and the remainder is spread across Mullingar and the rest of … Horses mature when they are around four years old. [8] The Local Government (Ireland) Act 1898, provided the framework for the establishment of County Councils throughout Ireland. Athlone Independent 1833-1836 Athlone Sentinel 1834-1861 Athlone Conservative Advocat June 1837 Athlone Mirror 1841-1842 Westmeath Herald 1859-1861 Westmeath Independent 1860-1920, 1923- 2009 Athlone Times 1887, 1889-1900 Athlone News 1961-1962 The canal facilitated cheap transport of produce to Dublin, Britain and Europe. County Westmeath, Contae na hIarmhi, has a population of 86,164. SURFACE.—Westmeath contains no mountains. While the east of the county was in the English Pale, the west was Gaelicised in the fourteenth century and outside the control of the sheriff of Meath. The Central Statistics Office also said that despite the overall increase in population, the rural population had still fallen (2016 census). County Westmeath is predominately Roman Catholic. As part of the Transport 21 infrastructure programme undertaken by the government, both the N4 and N6 roads have been upgraded to motorway or dual carriageway standard. The Athone - Mullingar section of the Dublin – Galway Greenway, along the old railway corridor between Athlone and Mullingar, was constructed in 2015. 82 7. It is in the province of Leinster and is part of the Midlands Region. … The RSES population target for the county in 2030 is 104,000. Westmeath: County: 61,880: 63,314: 71,858: 79,346: 86,164: 88,770 → Wexford: County: … List of abbeys and priories in Ireland (County Westmeath), "Census 2016 Sapmap Area: County Westmeath", "1543 (34 Hen. Street or Streete (Irish: Sráid / an tSráid) is a village and parish in County Westmeath, Ireland.
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