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Registros censales
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Hogares
1
Año del censo
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- Hogares
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Clooncolla is a small townland located in County Kerry in the southwestern region of Ireland. Situated in the Dingle Peninsula area, the townland is characterized by the rugged, hilly terrain typical of this part of County Kerry, with moorland, rocky outcrops, and pastoral fields that define the West Kerry landscape. The area experiences the Atlantic weather patterns common to Ireland's western coast, with significant rainfall and windswept conditions that have shaped both the natural environment and the traditional agricultural practices of the region. The townland's remote and rural character is typical of many communities in the peninsula's interior.
Kerry's history stretches back centuries, with evidence of human settlement and activity throughout prehistoric and historic periods. The broader Dingle Peninsula region contains numerous archaeological sites including stone circles, standing stones, and early Christian remains that testify to long inhabitation. Like many rural Irish townlands, Clooncolla's name reflects the Irish language heritage of the area, with place names across Kerry preserving Gaelic linguistic traditions that connect modern communities to their medieval and earlier origins.
The townland, like many in rural Kerry, has experienced significant social and economic changes over recent centuries, including the impact of the Great Famine, emigration patterns, and the decline of traditional farming practices. Today, Clooncolla remains primarily agricultural and rural in character, with the community engaged in sheep and cattle farming alongside other traditional land uses. The landscape itself serves as an important feature for the local community, defining both cultural identity and economic livelihood through farming and land stewardship that has continued across generations.
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- Parroquia
- Condado
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Nombre en irlandés
Cluain Calaidh
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Baronía
Clanmaurice
- Logainm
Valuation Office Records
From the National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s–1850s)
21 occupiers recorded in the Valuation Office Books for this townland.
Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.
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