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Carrigeen is a small townland located in County Waterford in the province of Munster in Ireland's southeast. It sits within the broader landscape of the Waterford countryside, characterized by the rolling terrain typical of this region. The townland forms part of the patchwork of rural settlements that dot County Waterford, an area known for its mixed agricultural land, proximity to the River Suir valley, and its position between the more dramatic mountainous terrain to the north and the coastal areas to the south. Like many Irish townlands, Carrigeen represents a unit of land division with deep historical roots in the Irish landscape.
The history of Carrigeen, like that of many Waterford townlands, is intertwined with the broader history of the region. County Waterford itself has a rich and complex past, shaped by Viking settlement, Norman invasion, and centuries of Irish rural life. The townland system itself, which organizes the Irish countryside into small named divisions, has medieval and early modern origins, with many names reflecting Irish language origins or historical events. Carrigeen would have been part of the agricultural and social fabric of rural Waterford for centuries, though detailed historical records specific to this particular townland may be limited.
As a contemporary townland, Carrigeen maintains its place within the local community structure of County Waterford, though like many rural Irish townlands, it is likely sparsely populated in the modern era. The significance of such townlands extends beyond mere administrative boundaries; they represent continuity with Ireland's past and serve as reference points for local identity and land ownership. For residents and those with family connections to the area, the townland name carries personal and ancestral meaning, linking individuals to specific places and histories within the Irish landscape.
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- Condado
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Nombre en irlandés
An Carraigín
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Baronía
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Valuation Office Records
From the National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s–1850s)
19 occupiers recorded in the Valuation Office Books for this townland.
Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.
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