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Garraun is a small townland situated in County Clare in the west of Ireland, in the province of Munster. The landscape of the region is characterized by the rolling terrain typical of County Clare, with a mix of agricultural land, stone walls, and rural settlements. The townland forms part of the broader geographic context of the county, which is known for its diverse topography ranging from coastal areas to inland farmland. Like many Irish townlands, Garraun represents a traditional division of rural land that has existed for centuries, serving as a fundamental unit of territorial organization in the Irish countryside.
The history of Garraun, as with most Irish townlands, is deeply connected to the patterns of Irish rural settlement and land use that developed over medieval and early modern periods. Townlands in County Clare have their origins in ancient territorial divisions, and the naming conventions often reflect Irish language heritage, though specific historical records about Garraun itself may be limited in readily available sources. The area would have been shaped by the broader historical experiences of County Clare, including periods of Gaelic Irish rule, Norman influence, and the later impacts of English administration and land reorganization.
Garraun exists today as a quiet rural townland where traditional Irish agricultural practices and community life continue. Like many such places in County Clare, it represents the enduring fabric of rural Irish society, where family farms and local connections form the backbone of community identity. The preservation of these small settlements and their townland divisions reflects the cultural and historical significance of Ireland's rural landscape, maintaining connections to centuries of local history and tradition.
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- Parish
- County
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Irish Name
An Garrán
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Barony
Bunratty Lower
- Logainm
Valuation Office Records
From the National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s–1850s)
1 occupiers recorded in the Valuation Office Books for this townland.
Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.
Townland Location
OpenStreetMapDetails
- English
- Garraun
- Irish
- An Garrán
- Parish
- Saint Patrick's
- Barony
- Bunratty Lower
- County
- Clare