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Killynure is a small townland located in County Cavan in the province of Ulster in northern Ireland. The townland sits within the broader landscape of County Cavan, which is characterized by rolling countryside, numerous lakes, and drumlin formations typical of the region. Like many townlands in this part of Ireland, Killynure represents a traditional division of land that reflects centuries of settlement patterns and administrative organization. The area is part of the network of rural communities that make up the Cavan landscape, situated among the patchwork of small farms, woodlands, and water features that define much of the county.
The history of Killynure, like that of most Irish townlands, is tied to patterns of Irish settlement, the evolution of land tenure systems, and the broader historical trajectory of Ulster and County Cavan. Townlands themselves originated in medieval times and became standardized during the Tudor and Stuart periods as administrative units. The name "Killynure" likely derives from Irish, as do most place names in the region, though the precise historical etymology and any specific events associated with this particular townland are not extensively documented in widely available historical records. Like many rural areas in County Cavan, it would have been affected by major historical developments including the plantation period, famine, and subsequent emigration.
Today, Killynure remains part of the rural fabric of County Cavan, contributing to the character of the local area. The townland, like others in the county, represents the traditional organization of the Irish countryside and serves as a point of reference for local residents and genealogical research. For families with roots in the area, townland designations like Killynure are important for tracing ancestry and understanding local geography. The broader region has worked to maintain its agricultural heritage while adapting to modern rural life, with tourism related to natural features, heritage, and outdoor recreation forming an increasingly important part of the local economy.
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- Parroquia
- Condado
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Nombre en irlandés
Coill an Iúir
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Baronía
Tullygarvey
- Logainm
Valuation Office Records
From the National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s–1850s)
12 occupiers recorded in the Valuation Office Books for this townland.
Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.
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