476
Registres de recensement
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Foyers
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Années de recensement
- Personnes
- 232
- Foyers
- 34
- Personnes
- 244 +5.2%
- Foyers
- 35 +2.9%
À propos
Glenderry is a small townland situated in County Kerry in the southwest of Ireland, a region renowned for its dramatic mountainous terrain and coastal landscapes. Like many townlands in this part of Ireland, Glenderry forms part of the intricate patchwork of administrative divisions that characterize the Irish countryside. The area is characterized by the rolling hills and valleys typical of County Kerry, with the landscape shaped by glacial activity and centuries of pastoral farming practices. The townland's name, like many Irish place names, likely derives from Irish language origins, though the specific linguistic roots and their precise meanings have been subject to various scholarly interpretations over time.
The history of Glenderry, as with much of rural County Kerry, is intertwined with patterns of settlement, land ownership, and agricultural development that span centuries. The region experienced the typical cycles of Irish rural life, including periods of subsistence farming, the impact of the Great Famine in the 1840s, and subsequent emigration that characterized much of Ireland during the nineteenth century. Understanding the specific historical trajectory of individual townlands like Glenderry requires consultation of local historical records, land surveys, and community archives, as detailed documentation varies considerably across different areas of County Kerry.
Today, Glenderry remains part of the living fabric of Kerry's rural community, contributing to the cultural and economic landscape of the county. Like many small Irish townlands, it represents both a geographic location and a historical continuum, connecting contemporary residents and landholders to generations of previous inhabitants. The townland is representative of the thousands of similar administrative divisions across Ireland that, while small in population, hold significance for local identity and heritage. Its landscape continues to be shaped by agriculture and traditional land use, maintaining the character of County Kerry's countryside for both residents and visitors exploring this distinctive region of Ireland.
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Gleann Doire
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Baronnie
Clanmaurice
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- Anglais
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- Gleann Doire
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- Ballyheige
- Baronnie
- Clanmaurice
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- Kerry