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Curraghatoosane is a small townland located in County Kerry in the southwestern region of Ireland. Like many Irish townlands, it represents one of the smallest administrative divisions of the Irish landscape, forming part of the broader barony system that has characterized Irish geography for centuries. The townland sits within the varied terrain of County Kerry, a county known for its dramatic landscapes, coastal features, and mountainous regions. The general area is characterized by the rolling countryside typical of southwestern Ireland, with a mix of agricultural land, moorland, and the natural features that define the Kerry landscape.
The history of Curraghatoosane, as with most Irish townlands, is deeply rooted in the medieval and early modern periods when the townland system was formally organized. County Kerry has a rich historical heritage spanning from pre-Christian times through the medieval period and into the modern era. The townland names themselves often preserve linguistic and cultural elements from Irish history, with many deriving from Irish language origins. Curraghatoosane would have been part of the lived experience of rural Irish communities, serving as a meaningful geographic and administrative unit for local inhabitants across generations.
Townlands like Curraghatoosane remain significant to local communities and to those researching Irish genealogy and history. They serve as important geographic anchors for understanding family histories, land ownership patterns, and the organization of rural Irish life. For people with ancestral connections to County Kerry, townland names are crucial reference points in tracing their heritage. The persistence of these townland designations reflects the deep continuity of Irish place names and the importance of local geographic identity in Irish culture and history.
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- Paroisse
- Comté
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Nom irlandais
Currach an tSuasáin
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Baronnie
Iraghticonnor
- Logainm
Valuation Office Records
From the National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s–1850s)
102 occupiers recorded in the Valuation Office Books for this townland.
Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.
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