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Comté de Kerry

Localité

Foilnageragh

Faill na gCaorach

6

Registres de recensement

1

Foyers

1

Année du recensement

1911 Recensement
Personnes
6
Foyers
1

À propos

Foilnageragh is a small townland located in County Kerry in the southwest of Ireland, situated within the Dingle Peninsula region. The area is characterized by the dramatic coastal and mountainous terrain typical of this part of County Kerry, with rolling hills, moorland, and views toward the Atlantic Ocean. The landscape reflects the geological complexity of the peninsula, shaped by glaciation and centuries of weathering. Like many townlands in this region, Foilnageragh represents one of thousands of small territorial divisions that form the basic administrative and cultural units of the Irish countryside.

The history of Foilnageragh, like much of County Kerry, is intertwined with Ireland's broader historical narrative, including periods of Gaelic settlement, Norman influence, and the effects of English rule and land policies. The townland system itself dates back centuries and reflects patterns of settlement and land division that have deep roots in Irish history. The name itself, like many Irish place names, likely derives from Irish language origins, though the specific etymological details would require specialized historical and linguistic research to confirm with precision.

Foilnageragh remains part of the living Irish countryside, where the townland system continues to function as an important element of local geography and community identity. The area contributes to the broader cultural and natural heritage of the Dingle Peninsula, a region known for its Irish language heritage, archaeological sites, and scenic beauty. For residents and those with family connections to the townland, it represents an important part of local heritage and belonging within the wider Kerry community.

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Paroisse

Killemlagh

Comté

Kerry

Nom irlandais

Faill na gCaorach

Baronnie

Iveragh

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Détails

Anglais
Foilnageragh
Irlandais
Faill na gCaorach
Paroisse
Killemlagh
Baronnie
Iveragh
Comté
Kerry