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- Personnes
- 19
- Foyers
- 4
- Personnes
- 16 -15.8%
- Foyers
- 4 0%
À propos
Athgarrett is a small townland located in County Kildare in the province of Leinster, in the east-central part of Ireland. The townland sits within the broader landscape of the Kildare plains, an area characterized by gently rolling terrain and fertile agricultural land that has been cultivated for centuries. Like many Irish townlands, Athgarrett represents a traditional unit of land division that dates back to medieval times, though the exact boundaries and significance of individual townlands can vary considerably. The surrounding countryside is typical of inland Kildare, with a mix of pasture fields, scattered farmsteads, and rural roads connecting the various communities that make up the wider region.
The history of Athgarrett, as with most Irish townlands, is deeply interwoven with the broader historical patterns of County Kildare and Ireland more generally. The area would have been shaped by centuries of Irish settlement, the Anglo-Norman presence in Leinster from the 12th century onward, and the various changes in land ownership and use that followed. County Kildare itself has long been recognized as an important region, historically noted for its monastic foundations, its role in Irish agriculture, and its proximity to Dublin. However, like many small rural townlands, specific historical documentation about Athgarrett itself may be limited, with its story largely part of the broader tapestry of local family histories and land use patterns.
Athgarrett, as a townland, contributes to the sense of place and local identity within its wider electoral division and civil parish. Townlands remain important to rural Irish communities, serving as reference points for directions, postal addresses, and local heritage. While Athgarrett may not be widely known beyond its immediate locality, it represents the kind of rural settlement pattern that characterizes much of inland Kildare, where small farming communities and family connections have long formed the backbone of local society. The preservation and recognition of townland names like Athgarrett helps maintain the cultural and geographical continuity of the Irish landscape.
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Nom irlandais
Achadh Ghearóid
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Baronnie
Naas North
- Logainm
Valuation Office Records
From the National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s–1850s)
4 occupiers recorded in the Valuation Office Books for this townland.
Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.
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