14
Registres de recensement
3
Foyers
1
Année du recensement
- Personnes
- 14
- Foyers
- 3
À propos
Ballynageehy is a small townland located in County Cork in the southwestern region of Ireland. It sits within the wider landscape of Munster, characterized by the rolling hills and valleys typical of this part of Cork. The townland is situated in an area known for its agricultural heritage, with the surrounding countryside featuring pastureland and mixed farming typical of rural Cork. Like many Irish townlands, Ballynageehy represents a small administrative and geographical division of the landscape, reflecting the traditional territorial organization that has shaped the Irish countryside for centuries.
The history of Ballynageehy, as with many Cork townlands, is rooted in centuries of Irish settlement and land use. The townland system itself dates back to medieval times and was further systematized during the colonial period. The name "Ballynageehy" derives from Irish, with "Bally" (from "baile") referring to a settlement or townland, which is a common element in Irish place names. Like much of Cork, the area would have experienced the various historical shifts that characterized Irish history, from medieval Gaelic lordships through the Norman and English colonial periods to modern times.
Ballynageehy, being a rural townland, reflects the character of many small Cork communities where agriculture and land stewardship remain central to local identity and economy. The townland would form part of a broader network of small rural settlements and parishes that collectively make up the social and geographical fabric of Cork's countryside. For those with family roots in the area or residents of the locality, Ballynageehy represents continuity with generations of Irish rural life, contributing to the cultural heritage of the region even as modern rural communities face the challenges of demographic change and economic transformation.
Source: AI generated
No photo added yet
- Paroisse
- Comté
-
Nom irlandais
Buaile na Gaoithe
-
Baronnie
Fermoy
- Logainm
Valuation Office Records
From the National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s–1850s)
9 occupiers recorded in the Valuation Office Books for this townland.
Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.
Actions rapides
Obtenir l'application iOS
Recherchez en déplacement