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À propos
Ballynabrennagh Upper is a townland situated in County Kerry in the southwest of Ireland, forming part of the distinctive landscape of the Munster region. The townland lies within the broader area of Kerry, characterized by rugged terrain, moorland, and the influence of the Atlantic climate. Like many Irish townlands, it represents a subdivision of land that has historical roots in medieval and early modern administrative divisions, though the precise boundaries and extent of such areas have evolved over centuries. The landscape typical of this region features rolling hills, bog, and pastureland, reflecting Kerry's generally wet maritime climate and its suitability for pastoral agriculture and sheep farming.
The history of Ballynabrennagh Upper, as with many rural Kerry townlands, is intertwined with the broader history of land ownership, settlement patterns, and the social structures that characterized rural Ireland. Townlands such as this emerged as recognizable administrative and social units, particularly through the period of English administrative expansion and land surveys. The townland system itself, which divides the Irish countryside into thousands of named localities, has been instrumental in Irish genealogy, land records, and local identity. Understanding Ballynabrennagh Upper requires reference to local historical records, land surveys, and the oral traditions maintained within Kerry communities.
Ballynabrennagh Upper maintains significance as part of the intricate patchwork of named places that constitute Kerry's cultural and geographic heritage. For residents and those with family connections to the area, the townland represents a specific place of belonging within the larger landscape, important for genealogical research and local historical inquiry. The preservation of townland names and their documentation in historical records, maps, and databases ensures that these small communities maintain their identity and accessibility for future generations. Like many rural Irish townlands, its continued recognition reflects the enduring importance of place-names in Irish cultural memory and community identity.
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Nom irlandais
Baile na mBreatnach Uachtarach
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Baronnie
Trughanacmy
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Valuation Office Records
From the National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s–1850s)
7 occupiers recorded in the Valuation Office Books for this townland.
Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.
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