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À propos
Killegy Upper is a small townland located in County Kerry in the southwestern region of Ireland. It is situated in a rural area characterized by the rolling green landscapes typical of County Kerry, with a mix of farmland, hedgerows, and traditional stone walls that define the Irish countryside. The townland's name derives from the Irish "Coill Éige," which relates to woodland or forest, though like much of Ireland's landscape, it has been shaped by centuries of agricultural use. The terrain varies between pastureland and rougher ground, reflecting the region's suitability for traditional livestock farming and small-scale agriculture.
The area around Killegy Upper has been inhabited and worked for centuries as part of the broader settlement pattern of County Kerry. Like many Irish townlands, Killegy Upper represents a historical land division system that dates back to medieval times and was formalized during the Norman and English periods of Irish history. The townland system remains an important part of Irish geography and identity, with each townland holding historical significance to the families and communities that have lived within its boundaries. The specific history of Killegy Upper would be intertwined with the broader history of its baronies and parishes, shaped by periods of Gaelic lordship, English conquest, and the subsequent development of rural Irish society.
Killegy Upper, like many rural Kerry townlands, is primarily significant as a working community centered on farming and family land ownership. The townland would likely contain a small number of houses and farms scattered across its landscape, with strong connections to neighboring townlands and the wider parish community. Local historical and genealogical records, along with the townland's place names and field names, preserve knowledge of the families and histories connected to the area. For those with ancestral roots in the region, townlands like Killegy Upper are important markers of family heritage and local identity in County Kerry.
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Nom irlandais
Cill Éige Uachtarach
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Baronnie
Magunihy
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Valuation Office Records
From the National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s–1850s)
4 occupiers recorded in the Valuation Office Books for this townland.
Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.
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