140
Registres de recensement
26
Foyers
2
Années de recensement
- Personnes
- 83
- Foyers
- 14
- Personnes
- 57 -31.3%
- Foyers
- 12 -14.3%
À propos
Murher is a small townland located in County Kerry in the southwestern region of Ireland. The townland is situated in the Dingle Peninsula area, a region characterized by rugged coastal landscapes, rolling hills, and dramatic natural scenery. Like many Irish townlands, Murher represents a traditional administrative division of land with deep historical roots. The landscape of this part of Kerry is typical of the southwestern peninsula, featuring the kind of moorland, grassland, and coastal terrain that defines much of the region's geography.
The history of Murher, as with many Irish townlands, is tied to the broader patterns of settlement and land organization that developed over centuries. Townlands in Ireland originated from ancient Gaelic divisions of land and were later formalized during the plantation period and subsequent administrative reforms. Murher would have been subject to the various waves of Irish history, from early Christian settlement through the Anglo-Norman period and into the modern era. The townland system itself remains an important part of Irish cultural and administrative heritage, even as most townlands have become primarily historical rather than active administrative entities.
The significance of Murher to the local community, as with many small Irish townlands, lies primarily in its role as part of the broader cultural and geographic identity of the region. Townlands serve as important reference points for local residents, helping to define neighborhoods and preserve a sense of place and heritage. In the context of the Dingle Peninsula, Murher would be part of a landscape rich in archaeological sites, traditional Irish culture, and natural beauty. The townland system continues to feature prominently in Irish genealogy research and in the study of local history, making places like Murher important to those tracing family roots or understanding the traditional geography of Ireland.
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Nom irlandais
Maigh Oirthir
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Baronnie
Iraghticonnor
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Valuation Office Records
From the National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s–1850s)
28 occupiers recorded in the Valuation Office Books for this townland.
Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.
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