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Togher is a small townland located in County Cavan in the province of Ulster in northern Ireland. The townland sits within the broader landscape of County Cavan, a region characterized by rolling hills, numerous lakes, and drumlin topography typical of the wider area. Like many rural townlands in County Cavan, Togher is part of the patchwork of small settlements and farmland that defines the Irish midlands and border regions. The landscape around Togher reflects the agricultural heritage of the area, with fields and small holdings forming the primary feature of the local environment.
The history of Togher, as with many Irish townlands, is intertwined with the broader historical patterns of County Cavan and Ulster. The townland nomenclature itself derives from Irish place names, which have been anglicized over centuries of settlement and administrative change. County Cavan has a rich history spanning from early Christian settlement through the medieval period and into the modern era, shaped by both Gaelic and English influences. Togher would have been part of this wider historical context, though specific documented events relating solely to the townland are limited in commonly available historical records.
The significance of Togher to the local community lies primarily in its role as part of the rural fabric of County Cavan. Like other small townlands in the region, it represents the dispersed settlement pattern characteristic of Irish rural areas, where communities are organized around small villages, townlands, and individual farmsteads rather than concentrated urban centers. The area maintains cultural and social connections typical of rural Irish communities, with local traditions and land use patterns reflecting centuries of settlement and agricultural practice. For residents and families with historical ties to Togher, the townland represents an important part of their local identity and heritage within County Cavan.
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- County
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Barony
Loughtee Upper
- Logainm
Annals of the Four Masters
Historical references from O'Donovan's edition (1848–51)
The Annals of the Four Masters record Togher (Irish: Tochar-inbhir-moir) in 1 entry in AD 3501.
Early Modern
Source: Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland by the Four Masters, ed. John O'Donovan (1848–51). Public domain.
Townland Location
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- English
- Togher
- Parish
- Crosserlough
- Barony
- Loughtee Upper
- County
- Cavan
Census Records
Historical Census Records
1 unlinkedThese census records match the name Togher but could not be automatically linked to this townland. The historical name may refer to a street, subdivision, or older boundary that no longer exists as a separate unit.
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