14
Census Records
2
Households
2
Census Years
- People
- 8
- Households
- 1
- People
- 6 -25%
- Households
- 1 0%
About
Lugadowden is a small townland located in County Kildare in the province of Leinster, in the east-central region of Ireland. The townland is situated in the broader landscape of Kildare, an area characterized by fertile agricultural land and gently rolling terrain. Like many Irish townlands, Lugadowden represents a historic subdivision of land with defined boundaries, though it remains a quiet rural area with scattered houses and farmsteads rather than a concentrated settlement or village center.
The history of Lugadowden, as with much of County Kildare, is interwoven with the broader historical patterns of Ireland. Kildare has long been an important agricultural region, and its townlands have traditionally been centers of farming activity. The area's history reflects the various phases of Irish settlement, land tenure systems, and the cultural and religious developments that have shaped the county over centuries. The townland names themselves often derive from Irish language origins, providing linguistic connections to the area's Gaelic heritage.
Lugadowden, like many rural townlands in County Kildare, contributes to the local community's character and identity. These small administrative divisions have historically organized land ownership, parish boundaries, and local governance in rural Ireland. Today, such townlands remain important for local historical records, genealogical research, and the preservation of Irish place-name heritage. For residents and those with family connections to the area, townlands like Lugadowden serve as anchors of local identity and connection to the Irish landscape.
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- Parish
- County
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Irish Name
Log an Dúidínigh
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Barony
Naas South
- 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
- Lugadowden
- Irish
- Log an Dúidínigh
- Parish
- Tipperkevin
- Barony
- Naas South
- County
- Kildare