81
Registres de recensement
14
Foyers
2
Années de recensement
- Personnes
- 46
- Foyers
- 8
- Personnes
- 35 -23.9%
- Foyers
- 6 -25%
À propos
Caherbullig is a small townland located in County Kerry in the southwest of Ireland, situated in the Dingle Peninsula region. The area is characterized by the rugged, rolling terrain typical of Kerry's landscape, with moorland, small fields, and stone walls that define the rural Irish countryside. The townland's position in this part of Munster places it within one of Ireland's most geographically distinctive regions, known for its mountainous terrain, coastal proximity, and Celtic heritage. The landscape reflects centuries of agricultural use, with traditional field patterns and settlement patterns that have remained relatively consistent over generations.
The name Caherbullig, like many Irish townland names, derives from the Irish language and reflects the area's ancient roots. Like much of the Dingle Peninsula and County Kerry more broadly, the region has been inhabited for millennia, with evidence of settlement patterns dating back to early Christian and medieval periods. The townland would have been part of the broader historical development of Kerry, including periods of Irish clan rule, Anglo-Norman influence, and later English administration. The area's history is interwoven with the wider narratives of west Irish rural communities, marked by cultural continuity and the preservation of Irish language and traditions.
Today, Caherbullig remains a quiet rural townland, representative of the many small communities scattered throughout County Kerry that maintain traditional ways of life alongside modern developments. The local community continues to rely on agriculture and pastoral activities as significant economic mainstays, with farming families maintaining their connection to the land. The townland's significance to the broader area lies in its representation of authentic rural Irish heritage and the persistence of traditional settlement patterns in the Dingle Peninsula, making it emblematic of Kerry's enduring cultural landscape.
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- Comté
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Nom irlandais
Cathair Boilg
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Baronnie
Corkaguiny
- Logainm
Valuation Office Records
From the National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s–1850s)
45 occupiers recorded in the Valuation Office Books for this townland.
Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.
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