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Comté de Kerry

Localité

Knockaderreen

Cnoc an Doirín

128

Registres de recensement

23

Foyers

2

Années de recensement

1901 Recensement
Personnes
57
Foyers
12
1911 Recensement
Personnes
71 +24.6%
Foyers
11 -8.3%

À propos

Knockaderreen is a small townland located in County Kerry in the southwestern region of Ireland. Situated in the Dingle Peninsula area, the townland is characterized by the rolling hills and rugged landscape typical of this part of County Kerry. The terrain is dominated by moorland and pasture, with stone walls and hedgerows dividing the agricultural parcels that have defined the landscape for centuries. The Dingle Peninsula itself is known for its dramatic coastal scenery and mountainous interior, and Knockaderreen shares in this topographical character, offering views across the Kerry countryside.

As with many Irish townlands, Knockaderreen has roots extending back through centuries of settlement and land use. The townland system itself, which divides Irish rural areas into small named divisions, dates from medieval times and was systematized further during the Tudor period and subsequent land surveys. Knockaderreen would have been part of the broader pattern of Irish rural settlement, with its name likely deriving from Irish language origins, reflecting the Gaelic heritage of the region. Like much of Kerry, the area has been shaped by centuries of farming, pastoral activity, and the enduring presence of small rural communities.

Today, Knockaderreen remains a quiet rural townland that reflects the character of many parts of the Dingle Peninsula. While specific major historical events or widely documented notable features unique to this particular townland are not readily established, it represents the broader heritage and landscape continuity of County Kerry's rural communities. The townland continues to function as part of the local agricultural and social fabric, with its character defined by traditional Irish rural life and the natural environment. For those living in and near Knockaderreen, the townland represents an important part of local identity and connection to the Kerry landscape.

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Paroisse

Duagh

Comté

Kerry

Nom irlandais

Cnoc an Doirín

Baronnie

Clanmaurice

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Détails

Anglais
Knockaderreen
Irlandais
Cnoc an Doirín
Paroisse
Duagh
Baronnie
Clanmaurice
Comté
Kerry