138
Census Records
26
Households
2
Census Years
- People
- 67
- Households
- 14
- People
- 71 +6%
- Households
- 12 -14.3%
About
Tubrid Beg is a small townland located in County Kerry in the southwestern region of Ireland. The townland lies in the Dingle Peninsula area, a region known for its rugged coastal landscapes, rolling hills, and strong Irish cultural heritage. Like many townlands in this part of Kerry, Tubrid Beg is characterized by a rural setting with dispersed settlement patterns typical of the Irish countryside. The landscape of the peninsula features mixed terrain including bogland, farmland, and areas of moorland, with stone walls and hedgerows marking field boundaries in the traditional manner.
As with most Irish townlands, Tubrid Beg has roots extending back centuries. The townland system itself was formally organized during the Anglo-Norman period and later systematized during the Tudor and Stuart eras, making townlands fundamental units of Irish land organization and administration. The Dingle Peninsula more broadly has a rich history shaped by early Christian settlement, the later influence of Anglo-Norman and English rule, and the preservation of Irish language and culture through subsequent centuries.
Tubrid Beg, like many small townlands in Kerry, maintains significance as part of the living landscape of rural Ireland. The area continues to be used primarily for agricultural purposes, with small-scale farming operations characteristic of the region. The preservation of the Irish language remains important in this part of County Kerry, which falls within the Gaeltacht regions where Irish language and culture receive official support and recognition.
The townland represents a piece of Ireland's territorial and cultural heritage, connecting residents and descendants to generations of history in the Dingle Peninsula. While Tubrid Beg itself may not have major historical monuments or widely documented events, it embodies the continuity of rural Irish life and the traditional patterns of settlement and land use that have defined the Irish countryside for centuries.
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Irish Name
Tiobraid Bheag
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Barony
Trughanacmy
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