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Ballybay

Béal Átha Beithe

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Ballybay is a small parish located in County Monaghan in the Ulster region of northern Ireland, situated in the heart of the Irish Midlands. The landscape is characteristic of the drumlin belt, featuring gently rolling hills, small lakes, and agricultural farmland that define much of County Monaghan's topography. The parish sits within a region known for its natural beauty, with numerous small water bodies and green pastoral countryside that support farming communities. The area's terrain and climate have historically shaped the economic and social patterns of the region, with agriculture remaining a significant part of local life.

The parish of Ballybay has deep historical roots in Irish Catholic tradition and community life. Like many Irish parishes, it developed around its church as a focal point for religious and social organization. The area has been shaped by centuries of Irish history, including the broader experiences of the Irish Catholic population through various periods of change and challenge. The parish structure itself remains an important administrative and spiritual unit within the diocese, reflecting the enduring role of the Church in Irish rural communities.

Ballybay village serves as the main settlement within the parish and functions as a social and commercial hub for the surrounding area. The village has developed as a small market town with local shops, services, and facilities that serve the parish population. Community events and activities centered on the village and parish church continue to be important aspects of local life, maintaining social bonds and cultural traditions within the community.

The parish of Ballybay represents a typical example of rural Irish parish life, where the Church, local agriculture, and community identity remain interconnected. For residents of the parish, the community structures and local institutions provide continuity and a sense of belonging in an agricultural region of Ireland. The parish continues to serve as an important organizational and spiritual framework for its population in contemporary times.

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Condado

Monaghan

Baronía

Monaghan

Nombre en irlandés

Béal Átha Beithe

Localidades

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Annals of the Four Masters

Historical references from O'Donovan's edition (1848–51)

The Annals of the Four Masters record Ballybay (Irish: Baile-atha-buidhe) in 1 entry in AD 1383.

Irish name: Baile-atha-buidhe Ballybey

Medieval

AD 1383

Source: Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland by the Four Masters, ed. John O'Donovan (1848–51). Public domain.

Griffith's Valuation

National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s-1850s)

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5 occupiers recorded in Griffith's Valuation across 0 townlands (1830s-1850s).

Top Surnames

Miller 4 Anderson 1

Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.

Ubicación de la parroquia

Ballybay OpenStreetMap

Detalles

Inglés
Ballybay
Irlandés
Béal Átha Beithe
Baronía
Monaghan
Condado
Monaghan

Registros censales

Localidades 37