350
Taifid Daonáirimh
50
Teaghlaigh
2
Bliana Daonáirimh
- Daoine
- 196
- Teaghlaigh
- 27
- Daoine
- 154 -21.4%
- Teaghlaigh
- 23 -14.8%
Maidir Liom
Ballyhornan is a small townland located in County Down in Northern Ireland, situated within the broader landscape of the Ards Peninsula. The area is characterized by the gentle rolling countryside typical of County Down, with proximity to both inland agricultural terrain and the coastal influences of the Irish Sea. The townland's name, like many in the region, derives from Irish: "Baile" meaning townland or settlement, with "Hornan" likely referring to a personal name or family associated with the area in early Irish history. This naming pattern reflects the deep roots of Irish settlement and territorial organization that have shaped the landscape for centuries.
The history of Ballyhornan, like much of County Down, is interwoven with the broader narrative of Ulster's past, including early Christian settlement, Anglo-Norman influence, and the development of landlord estates during the medieval and early modern periods. The townland would have been part of the complex pattern of land ownership and agricultural use that developed over centuries, with the landscape gradually shaped by farming communities. The area reflects the broader historical experience of County Down as a region where Irish and English influences have interacted across generations, visible in its settlement patterns and place names.
Today, Ballyhornan remains a quiet rural townland, part of the network of small settlements and countryside that characterizes much of County Down. Like many such areas, it serves as part of the local agricultural and residential landscape, with its significance rooted in community connections and family ties to the land rather than in major historical events or landmarks. The townland contributes to the broader character of the region, maintaining continuity with its rural heritage while adapting to contemporary life in Northern Ireland.
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Ainm Gaeilge
Baile Uí Chornáin
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Barúntacht
Leath Cathail Íochtarach
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Taifid Oifig na Luachála
Ó Chartlann Náisiúnta na hÉireann (timpeall 1830idí–1850idí)
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Foinse: Leabhair Oifig na Luachála, Cartlann Náisiúnta na hÉireann. Taifid phoiblí.
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- Béarla
- Ballyhornan
- Gaeilge
- Baile Uí Chornáin
- Paróiste
- Áth an Donaigh
- Barúntacht
- Leath Cathail Íochtarach
- Áit
- An Dún