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À propos
Kilbree is a small townland located in County Cork in the Munster province of southern Ireland. Situated in the fertile agricultural region of Cork, the townland is characteristic of the rolling countryside that defines much of the county's landscape. The area is part of a broader network of rural settlements that have shaped Cork's pastoral character for centuries. Like many Irish townlands, Kilbree represents an ancient administrative division that continues to define local geography and community identity, even as the broader social and economic structures around it have evolved significantly over time.
The history of Kilbree reflects the complex layering of Irish settlement patterns, from early Gaelic territories through Anglo-Norman influence and into the modern era. Townlands such as Kilbree originated as land divisions under the Gaelic system and were subsequently formalized and mapped during English colonial administration, particularly during the plantation period and subsequent land surveys. The name itself, like many Irish place names, likely derives from Irish language roots, with "Kil" commonly referring to a church or monastic site. This suggests that Kilbree may have had religious or monastic significance in medieval Ireland, though specific historical records about the townland are limited in publicly available sources.
Today, Kilbree remains primarily agricultural in character, reflecting the traditional land use patterns that have long dominated rural Cork. The townland is part of a broader community fabric that includes nearby villages and settlements, contributing to the social and economic life of its region. For residents and those with family connections to the area, Kilbree represents continuity with Cork's rural heritage and serves as a point of local identity. The townland also features in genealogical research and historical documentation, as many people of Irish descent seek to trace their family connections to specific places like Kilbree, making it part of the broader cultural memory of Irish emigration and diaspora.
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- Paroisse
- Comté
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Nom irlandais
Cill Bhrí
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Baronnie
Imokilly
- Logainm
Annals of the Four Masters
Historical references from O'Donovan's edition (1848–51)
The Annals of the Four Masters record Kilbree (Irish: Cill-Bruighe of Baile-an-Turlaigh) in 1 entry in AD 1473.
Medieval
Source: Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland by the Four Masters, ed. John O'Donovan (1848–51). Public domain.
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- Irlandais
- Cill Bhrí
- Paroisse
- Ballyoughtera
- Baronnie
- Imokilly
- Comté
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