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Townlands
2,704
Registros censales
493
Hogares
2
Años del censo
- Personas
- 1,328
- Hogares
- 239
- Personas
- 1,376 +3.6%
- Hogares
- 254 +6.3%
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Brosna is a small village and townland located in County Kerry in the southwest of Ireland, situated in the Sliabh Luachra region. The area is characterized by rugged, rural countryside typical of inland Kerry, with rolling hills and agricultural land forming the backbone of the landscape. The village sits within the broader context of the Duhallow region, an area known for its natural beauty and traditional Irish character. The terrain around Brosna reflects the geology and climate of southwest Ireland, with moorland and pasture supporting sheep and cattle farming, which remains central to the local economy and way of life.
The history of Brosna is rooted in the wider history of County Kerry and the Gaelic Irish traditions that have shaped the region. Like much of inland Kerry, the area has a strong connection to Irish language and culture, with Irish place names and local heritage reflecting centuries of continuous habitation. The village would have experienced the various upheavals that affected rural Ireland, from the Plantation period through the Great Famine and the subsequent social changes of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Today, the community maintains connections to these historical roots through local traditions and cultural practices that persist in the area.
Brosna's significance lies primarily in its role as a small rural community within the broader Kerry landscape. The village serves as a focal point for the surrounding townlands, with local facilities and gathering places that support the dispersed population of the countryside. Like many rural Irish villages, Brosna represents the continuity of agricultural life and traditional community structures in areas that have seen significant emigration and population changes over the past century. The area maintains its identity as part of the cultural and linguistic landscape of Kerry, contributing to the distinctive character of the Duhallow region and the wider Irish countryside.
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Jurisdicción
República de Irlanda
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Años del censo
1901, 1911
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Townlands
22 townlands registradas
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- Brosna
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- Kerry
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- República de Irlanda
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