Statistics for Ardmore and Grange, 1926
This page draws together the main demographic patterns visible in the Ardmore and Grange returns from the 1926 Census of Ireland. It covers age structure, household size, religion, surnames, and the distribution of Irish-language speakers across the area.
These summaries make it easier to compare townlands and understand the social shape of the district beyond individual household records.
Key Findings
The people recorded here had a mean age of 34 and a median age of 32, while 51% of residents with a recorded language entry were listed as speaking some Irish in 1926.
The largest townlands by population were Ardmore (180 people), Curragh (155), and Ballinamona (64). Among townlands with more substantial language samples, Grallagh and Crushea stand out for especially strong recorded Irish-speaking rates.
The most common household forms were Nuclear (couple + children) (28.9%), Extended family (26%), and Single parent (15.2%). To see those patterns in the records themselves, browse the household listings or jump straight to Ardmore households and Curragh households.
Population Pyramid
15–19 is the largest male age band, while 10–14 is the largest female age band in the 1926 returns.
Irish Language by Townland
Grallagh records the highest reported share of Irish speakers at 100%.
Top Surnames
Household Types
Religion
Irish Language by Generation
Irish is most commonly recorded among residents aged 60–69, where 64.8% of 91 recorded residents spoke Irish.
Household Size Distribution
3-person households are the most common, accounting for 56 households (20.2%).