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Lyre is a small townland situated in County Cork in the southwestern region of Ireland. It is located in the Carbery region, which forms part of the picturesque West Cork landscape. The area is characterized by rolling terrain typical of rural Cork, with a mix of agricultural land, hedgerows, and small settlements scattered throughout the region. Like many Irish townlands, Lyre represents one of the traditional administrative subdivisions that have shaped the Irish countryside for centuries, each with its own distinct local identity and boundaries.
The historical significance of Lyre, like much of West Cork, is tied to Ireland's complex social and political past. The region has roots extending back through medieval times, when the area was part of territories held by various Gaelic and Norman lords. During the colonial period, Cork underwent significant changes in land ownership and settlement patterns. Townlands such as Lyre became part of the broader transformation of Irish rural society, influenced by plantation policies, the land system, and the various waves of social change that affected the island over subsequent centuries.
Lyre's modern character is typical of rural West Cork, where traditional agricultural practices remain important to the community. The townland is part of a wider landscape that supports farming, small businesses, and increasing rural tourism. The local community maintains connections through traditional institutions and gathering places that have long formed the backbone of Irish village and townland life. The area retains much of its rural character, with its significance lying in its contribution to the cultural and economic fabric of the broader Carbery and Cork region.
The preservation of Irish townlands like Lyre represents an important aspect of cultural and geographical heritage. These small administrative units carry historical meaning and continue to serve as reference points for local identity and community cohesion. Understanding places like Lyre contributes to a fuller appreciation of Ireland's diverse rural landscape and the resilient communities that have inhabited and shaped these regions across generations.
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- Paroisse
- Comté
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Nom irlandais
An Ladhar
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Baronnie
Duhallow
- Logainm
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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- Anglais
- Lyre
- Irlandais
- An Ladhar
- Paroisse
- Knocktemple
- Baronnie
- Duhallow
- Comté
- Cork