72
Registros censales
14
Hogares
2
Años del censo
- Personas
- 12
- Hogares
- 4
- Personas
- 60 +400%
- Hogares
- 10 +150%
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Curraghfarm is a small townland located in County Kildare in the province of Leinster in the east of Ireland. The townland is situated within the wider landscape of the Curragh, one of Ireland's most distinctive geographical features—a large expanse of open grassland that stretches across several thousand acres in central Kildare. The terrain of Curraghfarm is characterised by the flat, rolling grassland typical of the Curragh plateau, which sits at a moderate elevation and is known for its well-drained soil and sparse tree coverage. The landscape reflects the agricultural heritage of the region, with the grassland historically providing ideal conditions for livestock grazing and, more notably, for horse breeding and training.
The Curragh region has deep historical significance stretching back centuries, with evidence of human settlement and activity dating to prehistoric times. The open grassland has long been valued for pastoral farming, and by the medieval period, the area was already recognised for its connection to horsemanship and breeding. The development of the Curragh Racecourse in the 18th century transformed the region's profile, establishing it as a centre for horse racing in Ireland. Curraghfarm itself, as a townland within this broader landscape, would have been shaped by these agricultural and equestrian traditions that defined the character of the Curragh.
The Curragh Racecourse remains the most prominent feature of the region and continues to be significant to Irish racing and cultural life. The racecourse hosts major events including the Irish 1,000 and 2,000 Guineas and the Irish Oaks, which attract participants and visitors from across Ireland and internationally. Beyond the racecourse, the wider Curragh landscape supports studs, training facilities, and smaller farming operations that maintain the area's traditional association with horses and agriculture. For residents and the local community, these equestrian activities remain central to the economic and social identity of the region.
Curraghfarm, like other townlands in the area, exists as part of a community closely connected to the equestrian heritage and rural character of the Curragh. The townland contributes to the broader tapestry of this distinctive region, where open grassland, horse racing, breeding, and traditional farming practices continue to shape daily life and local identity. The significance of such townlands lies not only in their individual geography but in their collective role in preserving and maintaining the unique cultural and agricultural landscape that has defined the Curragh for generations.
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- Parroquia
- Condado
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Nombre en irlandés
Feirm an Churraigh
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Baronía
Offaly East
- Logainm
Valuation Office Records
From the National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s–1850s)
3 occupiers recorded in the Valuation Office Books for this townland.
Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.
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