41
Census Records
11
Households
2
Census Years
- People
- 22
- Households
- 6
- People
- 19 -13.6%
- Households
- 5 -16.7%
About
Blessington Demesne is a townland located in County Wicklow in the Republic of Ireland, situated within the broader Blessington area. The townland is characterized by the undulating landscape typical of the midlands transitioning toward the Wicklow Mountains, with agricultural land interspersed with woodland. The landscape reflects the rural character of the region, with the Blessington Lakes formed by the damming of the River Liffey providing a significant geographical feature nearby. The area's topography and proximity to these lakes have shaped both its historical use and contemporary character as part of the wider Blessington community.
The townland has historical roots extending back several centuries, with the Blessington area having been part of the estates of significant Anglo-Irish families. The demesne itself, like many such townlands in Ireland, would have historically formed part of a landed estate, typically the agricultural and residential lands directly controlled by a landlord or aristocratic family. The naming convention of "Demesne" reflects this historical land management system, which was prevalent throughout Ireland during the colonial and post-colonial periods. The area has undergone various transformations as Irish land ownership and agricultural practices evolved over the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
Blessington Demesne today forms part of a rural community that retains its agricultural character while being situated within reasonable proximity to Dublin and other amenities. The locality contributes to the broader identity of the Blessington area, which has developed as a destination for outdoor recreation, particularly around the lakes and the surrounding countryside. The townland itself remains primarily rural and residential, home to families with deep roots in the region. For local inhabitants, the townland represents part of the distinctive landscape and heritage of County Wicklow, connecting them to centuries of Irish rural history and contemporary community life.
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- Parish
- County
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Irish Name
Díméin Bhaile Coimín
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Barony
Talbotstown Lower
- Logainm
Valuation Office Records
From the National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s–1850s)
10 occupiers recorded in the Valuation Office Books for this townland.
Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.
Townland Location
OpenStreetMapDetails
- English
- Blessington Demesne
- Irish
- Díméin Bhaile Coimín
- Parish
- Blessington
- Barony
- Talbotstown Lower
- County
- Wicklow