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Keylong is a small townland situated in County Tipperary in the province of Munster in the Republic of Ireland. The townland is located in the southern part of the county, characteristic of the rural landscape that defines much of inland Tipperary. The area is part of the broader Tipperary terrain, which features a mix of agricultural land, rolling countryside, and various waterways that have shaped settlement patterns and land use throughout history. Like many Irish townlands, Keylong represents one of the smallest administrative divisions in Ireland's territorial organization, reflecting the intricate patchwork of named localities that characterize the Irish landscape.
The history of Keylong, like that of most townlands in Tipperary, is intertwined with the broader patterns of Irish settlement, land ownership, and community development. Tipperary as a county has a rich historical heritage spanning from medieval times through the modern era, with various families and estates having held land in the region. The townland system itself dates back centuries and reflects patterns of land division that evolved through Norman settlement, subsequent plantation periods, and ongoing agricultural development. Keylong would have been part of this evolving landscape, though detailed local records of the specific townland may be limited in publicly available sources.
The significance of Keylong to the local community lies in its role as part of the rural fabric of Tipperary. Like other townlands in the region, it contributes to the agricultural and cultural identity of the area, supporting farming communities and maintaining connections to the Irish countryside heritage. Townlands such as Keylong serve an important function in Irish geographic and administrative systems, allowing for precise local identification and maintaining historical continuity with traditional land divisions that have been recognized for generations.
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- Parroquia
- Condado
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Nombre en irlandés
An Chaológ
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Baronía
Iffa and Offa East
- 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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