Peripheral region: A less economically developed region.
The Western Region
Maumturks Mayo Galway Roscommon
Meath Kildare
LEARNING INTENTIONS
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Syllabus Links: 2.2
draw an outline map of Ireland showing the Western Region, and show and name different types of features;
explain how physical processes have shaped the landscape of this region; compare the impact of physical processes on this region with a core Irish region;
describe the factors that have influenced the development of primary, secondary and tertiary activities in the region;
describe and explain the human processes that have influenced the population of the region;
compare the factors that have influenced the development of economic activities in this region with those in a core Irish region.
The Western Region is part of the Northern and Western Regional Assembly, one of three regional assemblies in Ireland. Classified as a peripheral region, it consists of the counties of Galway, Mayo and Roscommon (Figs 19.1–19.2). While this region accounts for 20% of the Republic of Ireland’s land area, it is home to just 10% of the population.
Sketch Map of the Western Region
Fig. 19.1 The Western Region and the Greater Dublin Area.
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Lough Corrib
The Greater Dublin Area
Dublin Wicklow Key for Sketch Map of the Western Region
