29
Bailte Fearainn
278
Taifid Daonáirimh
54
Teaghlaigh
2
Bliana Daonáirimh
- Daoine
- 109
- Teaghlaigh
- 20
- Daoine
- 169 +55%
- Teaghlaigh
- 34 +70%
Maidir Liom
Killyleagh is a parish located in County Down in Northern Ireland, situated within the broader Lecale region. The parish encompasses the village of Killyleagh and its surrounding townland areas, positioned near the north shore of Strangford Lough, one of Northern Ireland's most significant natural features. The landscape is characterized by gentle rolling countryside typical of the Lecale peninsula, with a mix of agricultural land, hedgerows, and access to the water body that has shaped the area's economy and settlement patterns for centuries. The village itself sits on elevated ground overlooking the lough, offering views across the water toward the Mourne Mountains.
The parish has deep historical roots extending back to medieval times. Killyleagh Castle, one of the most prominent landmarks in the area, stands as a testament to the parish's historical significance. The castle, with its distinctive round tower, dates from the 17th century and has undergone various modifications and restorations over the centuries. The parish itself developed around early ecclesiastical and secular settlements, reflecting the typical pattern of Anglo-Norman colonization and subsequent development in County Down during the medieval and early modern periods. The name Killyleagh derives from the Irish "Coill Ó Laocháin," indicating the area's Gaelic heritage.
Killyleagh Castle remains the most notable feature associated with the parish and continues to define its character and identity. The castle serves as a private residence and has been significant to local history and landscape. The proximity to Strangford Lough has historically made the area important for fishing and maritime activities, contributing to the local economy. The parish is also part of the broader historical narrative of County Down, which includes significant archaeological remains and medieval monastic sites scattered throughout the region.
Today, Killyleagh parish remains a rural community deeply connected to its agricultural heritage and natural setting. The village functions as a local service center for the surrounding parishes and townlands. The combination of historic structures, lough-side location, and pastoral landscape makes Killyleagh an important part of County Down's cultural and natural heritage. The parish continues to maintain its identity as a distinct community within the broader administrative and social structures of contemporary Northern Ireland.
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Barúntacht
An Duifrian
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Ainm Gaeilge
Cill Ó Laoch
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Bailte Fearainn
29 baile fearainn
- Logainm
Luacháil Griffith
Cartlann Náisiúnta na hÉireann (timpeall 1830idí-1850idí)
Taifeadadh 202 sealbhóir i Luacháil Griffith ar fud 22 baile fearainn (1830idí-1850idí).
Príomhshloinnte
Foinse: Leabhair Oifig na Luachála, Cartlann Náisiúnta na hÉireann. Taifid phoiblí.
Gníomhartha Tapa
Faigh an Aip iOS
Cuardaigh ar an mbóthar
Suíomh an Pharóiste
Sonraí
- Béarla
- Killyleagh
- Gaeilge
- Cill Ó Laoch
- Barúntacht
- An Duifrian
- Áit
- An Dún