22
Registres de recensement
4
Foyers
2
Années de recensement
- Personnes
- 9
- Foyers
- 2
- Personnes
- 13 +44.4%
- Foyers
- 2 0%
À propos
Boolard is a small townland located in County Cork in the southwestern part of Ireland. The townland sits within the larger landscape of Cork's countryside, characterized by the rolling terrain and mixed agricultural land typical of the region. Like many Irish townlands, Boolard represents a small administrative division of the parish system that has shaped Irish geography and settlement patterns for centuries. The surrounding area is dotted with farms, traditional stone walls, and rural pathways that reflect the pastoral nature of this part of Cork.
The history of Boolard, like that of most rural Irish townlands, is rooted in the agricultural and land management systems that developed over many centuries. The townland system itself dates back to the medieval period and was further formalized during various surveys and land divisions, particularly through the efforts of English administrators who sought to systematize Irish land holdings. The name and boundaries of Boolard have persisted through various historical periods, including the significant social and economic changes that shaped rural Cork over the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
Boolard remains primarily a rural, agricultural townland with relatively low population density, as is common in many Cork countryside areas. It would have been home to farming families whose livelihoods depended on the land, and this agricultural character likely continues to define the area today. The townland's significance lies in its representation of rural Irish heritage and its role as part of the broader fabric of Cork's countryside communities.
For local residents and those interested in Irish geography and heritage, Boolard represents an example of the traditional townland divisions that continue to structure the Irish landscape. Understanding townlands like Boolard provides insight into how Ireland's rural communities are organized and how historical land management systems have shaped settlement patterns. These small administrative units remain relevant to local identity and property records in rural Ireland.
Source: AI generated
No photo added yet
- Paroisse
- Comté
-
Nom irlandais
An Bhuaile Ard
-
Baronnie
Orrery and Kilmore
- 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