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À propos
Keady is a small parish located in County Armagh in Northern Ireland, situated in the northern part of the county near the border with County Tyrone. The village of Keady and its surrounding parish occupy the rolling landscape characteristic of the drumlin belt of Ulster, with gently undulating hills and agricultural land dominating the area. The parish is accessible via the main road connections that link it to larger towns in the region, and its setting reflects the rural character typical of much of County Armagh's interior. The landscape is predominantly pastoral, with a patchwork of fields, hedgerows, and small woodlands that define the local topography.
The parish has deep historical roots in the broader narrative of Ireland, particularly in relation to the Catholic community and Irish cultural life. Like many parishes in the region, Keady developed around its church and has been shaped by the religious divisions and social structures that characterized Irish rural society. The area has associations with Irish nationalism and local history that connect it to wider historical movements across the island, though detailed documentation of the parish's specific historical events would require consultation of local historical records and sources.
Keady Parish remains significant as a community hub in rural County Armagh, with the local Catholic church serving as a focal point for parishioners. The parish boundaries and structures reflect historical ecclesiastical organization and continue to provide a framework for community life and spiritual practice. As with many rural Irish parishes, Keady represents the continuity of traditional community institutions, though like many rural areas it faces the challenges associated with demographic change and rural depopulation that affect many parts of Northern Ireland and the border region.
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Griffith's Valuation
National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s-1850s)
125 occupiers recorded in Griffith's Valuation across 12 townlands (1830s-1850s).
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Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.
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- Anglais
- Keady
- Irlandais
- An Céide
- Baronnie
- Armagh
- Comté
- Armagh