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Moneymore is a small townland located in County Donegal in the northwest of Ireland. It is situated in the northern part of the county, characterized by the rugged terrain typical of the region. The landscape around Moneymore reflects the broader geography of Donegal, with rolling hills, moorland, and pastoral countryside that defines much of this rural area. The townland is part of the wider patchwork of small rural settlements that dot the Donegal landscape, serving as a reminder of Ireland's traditional pattern of dispersed rural habitation.
Like many townlands in County Donegal, Moneymore has deep historical roots extending back through centuries of Irish history. The area, like much of Donegal, has been shaped by successive waves of settlement and cultural influence, from early Irish communities through the Norman period and into the modern era. The townland system itself, of which Moneymore is part, represents a distinctly Irish form of land division that has remained relatively stable since medieval times, preserving historical patterns of settlement and land use.
The name "Moneymore" itself reflects the Irish language heritage of the region, as do many place names throughout Donegal. This linguistic legacy is an important feature of the townland, connecting it to the broader cultural identity of the area. Moneymore, like many rural townlands in Donegal, represents the continuity of Irish settlement patterns and serves as a repository of local history and community identity for those with connections to the area.
Today, Moneymore remains part of the fabric of rural County Donegal, representative of the many small townlands that constitute the administrative and cultural organization of the Irish countryside. For local families and descendants of the area, such townlands carry significant cultural and genealogical importance. The townland continues to be recognized as part of Ireland's distinctive approach to land division and community organization, maintaining its place in the administrative and cultural geography of County Donegal.
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- Comté
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Nom irlandais
Muine Mór
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Baronnie
Raphoe North
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Valuation Office Records
From the National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s–1850s)
17 occupiers recorded in the Valuation Office Books for this townland.
Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.
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