21
Registros censales
3
Hogares
1
Año del censo
- Personas
- 21
- Hogares
- 3
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Arraglen is a small townland located in County Kerry in the southwestern region of Ireland. It is situated in the Kenmare electoral area, in the southern portion of the county, an area characterized by rugged terrain and proximity to both the Iveragh Peninsula and the Beara Peninsula. The landscape of Arraglen, like much of south Kerry, is defined by rolling hills, moorland, and the influence of the Atlantic climate, which produces lush vegetation despite often challenging weather conditions. The townland sits within a region of significant natural beauty, where mountains, valleys, and waterways create a distinctive topography typical of southwest Ireland.
The area has the deep historical roots common to rural Kerry, with evidence of human settlement stretching back centuries. Like many Irish townlands, Arraglen's boundaries and name reflect the layered history of Irish land organization, parish structures, and the Anglicization of Irish place names. The townland system itself, which divides rural Ireland into small administrative units, has its origins in medieval Irish land divisions and was formalized during the English conquest and subsequent colonization of Ireland. This historical framework continues to define local geography and community identity.
Today, Arraglen remains a rural townland with a small population, characteristic of many remote areas in County Kerry. The community is linked to the broader Kenmare area, which serves as the nearest significant market town and social hub. Like many rural Irish townlands, Arraglen's significance lies primarily in its role as part of the local agricultural and cultural landscape, where farming traditions and connection to the land remain important to residents. The townland continues to reflect the patterns of Irish rural life, balancing the preservation of traditional lifeways with the challenges and changes facing isolated communities in contemporary Ireland.
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- Parroquia
- Condado
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Nombre en irlandés
Airghleann
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Baronía
Corkaguiny
- Logainm
Valuation Office Records
From the National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s–1850s)
4 occupiers recorded in the Valuation Office Books for this townland.
Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.
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