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À propos
Kiltole is a small townland located in County Donegal in the northwest of Ireland, situated within the wider landscape of the Donegal region. The townland lies in an area characterized by the rolling hills and bogland typical of much of inland Donegal, with the surrounding terrain reflecting the county's distinctive mix of moorland, peat bog, and pastoral fields. Like many townlands in this part of Ireland, Kiltole represents one of the smallest administrative divisions of land, a system of land organization with roots extending back centuries into Irish history. The broader Donegal landscape is known for its dramatic natural features, including mountains, coastal cliffs, and river valleys, though Kiltole itself occupies a quieter, more rural position within this varied terrain.
The townland system, of which Kiltole is a part, has its origins in medieval and early modern Ireland, with boundaries and names often preserving linguistic and historical significance. Many townland names in Donegal derive from Irish language roots, reflecting the area's Gaelic heritage. The development of individual townlands was influenced by patterns of settlement, agricultural use, and the administrative structures imposed during different periods of Irish history, including the plantation era and subsequent land divisions. Kiltole, like its neighboring townlands, would have been shaped by these historical processes and the local responses of its inhabitants.
Today, Kiltole exists as part of the living rural landscape of Donegal, contributing to the intricate patchwork of small communities and agricultural areas that characterize the county. The townland remains primarily rural and agricultural in character, with its significance tied to local heritage, family histories, and the continuity of small-scale farming and land use. For those with family connections to the area, townlands like Kiltole carry genealogical importance, serving as reference points in tracing Irish ancestry. The preservation and recognition of these historic townland divisions remains important to local communities and to those engaged in studying Irish geography, history, and cultural identity.
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Annals of the Four Masters
Historical references from O'Donovan's edition (1848–51)
The Annals of the Four Masters record Kiltole (Irish: Cill-Tuathail) in 1 entry in AD 1581.
Early Modern
Source: Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland by the Four Masters, ed. John O'Donovan (1848–51). Public domain.
Valuation Office Records
From the National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s–1850s)
1 occupiers recorded in the Valuation Office Books for this townland.
Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.
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