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À propos
Lauragh Lower is a small townland situated in County Kerry, in the southwestern part of Ireland. It is located in the Kenmare area, positioned within the broader landscape of the Iveragh Peninsula. The townland's geography is characterized by the rugged terrain typical of this region, with proximity to mountains, glens, and waterways that define the dramatic southwestern Irish landscape. Like many Kerry townlands, Lauragh Lower sits within a landscape shaped by both natural topography and centuries of human settlement and land use.
The area, like much of rural Kerry, has a long history of habitation and agricultural use. Townlands in this region reflect the historical patterns of Irish settlement, with names and boundaries often tracing back to medieval and earlier periods. The local community would have traditionally relied on farming, pastoral activities, and fishing where applicable. The Kenmare area more broadly has historical significance as a market town and regional center, and smaller townlands like Lauragh Lower would have formed part of the economic and social networks of the surrounding region.
Lauragh Lower, as with many small Irish townlands, serves as a defining unit of local identity and community organization. These townlands remain important to residents for navigating local geography, maintaining historical connections, and preserving a sense of place. The townland system itself is a distinctive feature of Irish administration and cultural geography, with roots extending back centuries. For those with family connections to Lauragh Lower, the townland name often carries genealogical and ancestral significance, making it an important reference point for Irish diaspora communities researching their heritage.
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Nom irlandais
An Láithreach Íochtarach
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Baronnie
Glanarought
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Valuation Office Records
From the National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s–1850s)
12 occupiers recorded in the Valuation Office Books for this townland.
Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.
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