42
Registros censales
6
Hogares
2
Años del censo
- Personas
- 20
- Hogares
- 3
- Personas
- 22 +10%
- Hogares
- 3 0%
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Dromdoohig Beg is a small townland located in County Kerry in the southwestern region of Ireland. Situated in the Dingle Peninsula area, it forms part of the broader landscape characteristic of West Kerry, where rolling hills, moorland, and small agricultural holdings define the terrain. The townland is positioned within a region known for its rugged natural beauty, with proximity to the Atlantic coast influencing the local climate and vegetation patterns. Like many Kerry townlands, Dromdoohig Beg reflects the dispersed settlement pattern typical of rural Ireland, where individual houses and small clusters of habitation are scattered across the countryside rather than concentrated in dense villages.
The area has deep historical roots extending back centuries, as evidenced by various archaeological and cultural features typical of the Kerry region. Townlands like Dromdoohig Beg originated during the medieval period and represent divisions of land that have remained largely consistent since their establishment, making them important units of Irish local geography and heritage. The landscape would have supported farming and pastoral activities for generations, with families maintaining small holdings and relying on agriculture and animal husbandry as their primary means of subsistence. The naming patterns of townlands, often derived from Irish language origins, provide insights into the historical settlement and land use of the region.
Dromdoohig Beg, like other small rural townlands in Kerry, remains significant as part of the living heritage of the local community. These townlands serve as fundamental geographic and administrative units that connect residents to their locality and contribute to a sense of place and identity. The preservation of townland names and boundaries is considered important for maintaining cultural continuity and local historical memory in rural Ireland. For residents and those with family connections to the area, the townland represents an important link to ancestral lands and local heritage.
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- Parroquia
- Condado
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Nombre en irlandés
Drom Duthaigh Beag
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Baronía
Magunihy
- Logainm
Valuation Office Records
From the National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s–1850s)
6 occupiers recorded in the Valuation Office Books for this townland.
Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.
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