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Kilmichael is a small townland situated in County Wexford in the southeast of Ireland, an area known for its rich agricultural landscape and proximity to the Irish Sea. The townland forms part of the broader landscape of the Wexford region, which is characterized by rolling countryside, fertile soil, and a patchwork of fields and hedgerows typical of rural Ireland. Like many Irish townlands, Kilmichael represents a traditional administrative division of land that dates back centuries, with its small size and rural character reflecting the dispersed settlement pattern common throughout the county.
The history of Kilmichael, as with much of County Wexford, is deeply connected to the region's medieval and early modern development. The name itself, beginning with "Kil," derives from the Irish word "cill," meaning church, suggesting the presence of an early Christian settlement or monastic site in the area. County Wexford as a whole played a significant role in Irish history, particularly during the Norman invasion and subsequent medieval period, though specific documented records relating exclusively to Kilmichael townland are limited in readily accessible sources.
Today, Kilmichael remains a quiet rural townland, representative of the many small communities that comprise the fabric of County Wexford's countryside. The area contributes to the local economy primarily through agriculture and land use consistent with the broader region. For residents and those with family connections to the townland, Kilmichael holds significance as part of their local heritage and community identity, linking them to generations of people who have lived and worked the land in this part of southeast Ireland.
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Nom irlandais
Cill Mhichíl
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Baronnie
Gorey
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Valuation Office Records
From the National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s–1850s)
23 occupiers recorded in the Valuation Office Books for this townland.
Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.
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2 non liésCes registres de recensement correspondent au nom Kilmichael mais n'ont pas pu être automatiquement liés à cette localité. Le nom historique peut désigner une rue, une subdivision ou une ancienne limite qui n'existe plus comme unité distincte.
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