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List Of Townlands Of County Kildare
This is a sortable table of the approximately 1,242 townlands in County Kildare, Ireland. Retrieved: 2010-09-10. Duplicate names occur where there is more than one townland with the same name in the county. Names marked in bold typeface are towns and villages, and the word ''Town'' appears for those entries in the Acres column. Townland list References {{reflist |
Townland
A townland ( ga, baile fearainn; Ulster-Scots: ''toonlann'') is a small geographical division of land, historically and currently used in Ireland and in the Western Isles in Scotland, typically covering . The townland system is of Gaelic origin, pre-dating the Norman invasion, and most have names of Irish origin. However, some townland names and boundaries come from Norman manors, plantation divisions, or later creations of the Ordnance Survey.Connolly, S. J., ''The Oxford Companion to Irish History, page 577. Oxford University Press, 2002. ''Maxwell, Ian, ''How to Trace Your Irish Ancestors'', page 16. howtobooks, 2009. The total number of inhabited townlands in Ireland was 60,679 in 1911. The total number recognised by the Irish Place Names database as of 2014 was 61,098, including uninhabited townlands, mainly small islands. Background In Ireland a townland is generally the smallest administrative division of land, though a few large townlands are further divided into h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Salt
South Salt () is a barony in County Kildare, Republic of Ireland. Etymology South Salt derives its name from the Latin name of Leixlip: ''Saltus salmonis'' (literally "salmon leap"; the English name is derived from Old Norse ''Lax-hlaup''). This makes Salt one of very few Irish placenames derived directly from Latin. Location South Salt barony is located in northeast County Kildare, south of the Liffey, bordering on County Dublin. History There was originally a single Salt barony, divided into south and north baronies before 1807.http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~irlkik/ihm/baronie2.htm List of settlements Below is a list of settlements in South Salt: *Ardclough *Kill *Kilteel Kilteel () is the name of a village, townland and civil parish located in the barony of South Salt, County Kildare, Ireland. The townland of Kilteel Upper contains the remains of a church with a decorated Romanesque chancel arch, the ruins ... References Baronies of County Kildar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lists Of Townlands Of Ireland
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Townlands Of County Kildare
A townland ( ga, baile fearainn; Ulster-Scots: ''toonlann'') is a small geographical division of land, historically and currently used in Ireland and in the Western Isles in Scotland, typically covering . The townland system is of Gaelic origin, pre-dating the Norman invasion, and most have names of Irish origin. However, some townland names and boundaries come from Norman manors, plantation divisions, or later creations of the Ordnance Survey.Connolly, S. J., ''The Oxford Companion to Irish History, page 577. Oxford University Press, 2002. ''Maxwell, Ian, ''How to Trace Your Irish Ancestors'', page 16. howtobooks, 2009. The total number of inhabited townlands in Ireland was 60,679 in 1911. The total number recognised by the Irish Place Names database as of 2014 was 61,098, including uninhabited townlands, mainly small islands. Background In Ireland a townland is generally the smallest administrative division of land, though a few large townlands are further divided into hu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carbury (County Kildare Barony)
Carbury () is a barony in County Kildare, Republic of Ireland. Etymology Carbury derives its name from the village of Carbury, which in turn is named for the Cairbre Uí Chiardha. Location Carbury barony is found in northwest County Kildare, enclosed by the River Boyne, Enfield Blackwater and Bog of Allen. History Ó Ciardha (O'Keary or O'Carey, O'Carry. ), lords of Carbury about the time of the Norman invasions, were of the Southern Uí Néill group. It is believed they were a recent 12th century intrusion following Breifne pressure on their original territory in north-east Longford around Granard.Byrne, Francis John "Irish kings and High Kings" (Dublin : Four Courts, 2001; 2nd ed.), p xvi. (Note to p.84). The Carbury area is dominated by the ruins of the great Tudor mansion of Carbury Castle set atop Carbury Hill, which was also known as Fairy Hill. The motte on the hill was probably built by Meiler FitzHenry who was granted the area by Strongbow in 1174. It was acquired ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ticknevin
Ticknevin () is a townland in the parish of Carbury in County Kildare, Ireland Ireland ( ; ga, Éire ; Ulster Scots dialect, Ulster-Scots: ) is an island in the Atlantic Ocean, North Atlantic Ocean, in Northwestern Europe, north-western Europe. It is separated from Great Britain to its east by the North Channel (Grea .... The Grand Canal runs through Ticknevin and the 20th canal lock is located there. There is also a humpback bridge which was built by the English engineer Thomas Hartley in the 18th century. References Townlands of County Kildare {{Kildare-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Offaly East
Offaly East (; sometimes spelled ''Ophaly'') is a barony in County Kildare, Republic of Ireland. Etymology Offaly East takes its name from the Kingdom of Uí Failghe. It is not to be confused with County Offaly. Location Offaly East is located in western County Kildare, containing much of The Curragh and the Bog of Allen. History Offaly East was part of the ancient lands of the Ua Conchobhair Failghe (O'Connor Faly). As Lord of Clanmaliere the Ó Diomasaigh (O'Dempsey) held part of this barony.http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~irlkik/ihm/baronie2.htm The Offaly barony was divided into west and east baronies before 1807. List of settlements Below is a list of settlements in Offaly East: *Kildare * Rathangan * Suncroft See also Offaly West Offaly West (; sometimes spelled ''Ophaly'') is a barony in County Kildare, Ireland. Etymology Offaly West takes its name from the Kingdom of Uí Failghe. It is not to be confused with County Offaly. Location Offaly West is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naas North
Naas North () is a barony in County Kildare, Republic of Ireland. Etymology Naas North derives its name from the town of Naas (Irish ''Nás na Ríogh'', "assembly-place of the kings"). Location Naas North barony is located in northeast County Kildare, south and east of the Liffey. History These were part of the ancient lands of the Uí Broin (O'Byrnes) before the 13th century, retaken in the 14th. The Uí Ceallaig Cualann (O'Kelly) were also noted early in the eastern section. An Uí Fhionáin (O'Finan) sept is noted in the north part of this barony.http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~irlkik/ihm/baronie2.htm There was originally a single Naas barony, divided into north and south baronies before 1603. List of settlements Below is a list of settlements in Naas North: *Eadestown *Naas * Rathmore *Sallins Sallins () is a town in County Kildare, Ireland, situated 3.5 km north of the town centre of Naas, from which it is separated by the M7 motorway (Ireland), M7 motor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Offaly West
Offaly West (; sometimes spelled ''Ophaly'') is a barony in County Kildare, Ireland. Etymology Offaly West takes its name from the Kingdom of Uí Failghe. It is not to be confused with County Offaly. Location Offaly West is located in west County Kildare, east of the River Barrow. History Offaly West were part of the ancient lands of the Ua Conchobhair Failghe (O'Connor Faly). As Lord of Clanmaliere the Ó Diomasaigh (O'Dempsey) held part of this barony.http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~irlkik/ihm/baronie2.htm The Offaly barony was divided into east and west baronies before 1807. List of settlements Below is a list of settlements in Offaly West: *Monasterevin * Rathangan (part) See also Offaly East Offaly East (; sometimes spelled ''Ophaly'') is a barony in County Kildare, Republic of Ireland. Etymology Offaly East takes its name from the Kingdom of Uí Failghe. It is not to be confused with County Offaly. Location Offaly East is l ... References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naas South
Naas South () is a barony in County Kildare, Republic of Ireland. Etymology Naas South derives its name from the town of Naas (Irish ''Nás na Ríogh'', "assembly-place of the kings"). Location Naas South barony is located in east County Kildare, containing part of the upper Liffey valley and the western foothills of the Wicklow Mountains. History These were part of the ancient lands of the Ó Broin (O'Byrnes) before the 13th century, retaken in the 14th.http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~irlkik/ihm/baronie2.htm There was originally a single Naas barony, divided into north and south baronies before 1603. List of settlements Below is a list of settlements in Naas South: *Ballymore Eustace Ballymore Eustace () is a small town situated in County Kildare in Ireland, although until 1836 it lay within an exclave (a detached "pocket") of County Dublin. It lies close to the border with County Wicklow. The town's name, which is frequ ... References Baronies of Cou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Connell (barony)
Connell (), also called Great Connell, is a barony in County Kildare, Republic of Ireland. Etymology Connell derives its name from Old Connell (Irish ''Seancongbhail''/''Seanchonail'', "old settlement"), a site in modern Newbridge where Saint Conleth lived as a hermit until his consecration in AD 490. Later it was the site of Connell Ford, a crossing point on the Liffey, and Great Connell Priory was built on the east bank in 1202. Location Connell barony is found in central County Kildare, from the bend of the Liffey to the Hill of Allen. History Connell barony was part of the ancient territory of the Uí Fáeláin sept of the Uí Dúnlainge branch of the Laigin sept, and ancestral home of the Uí Broin before the arrival of the Normans. The Uí Thuathail (O'Tooles), allies of the O'Byrnes, were also here. List of settlements Below is a list of settlements in Connell barony: * Allenwood *Athgarvan *Kilmeage Kilmeague ( ga, Cill Maodhóg) is a village in west ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
North Salt
Salt North () is a barony in County Kildare, Ireland. Etymology Salt North derives its name from the Latin name of Leixlip: ''Saltus salmonis'' (literally "salmon leap"; the English name is derived from Old Norse ''Lax-hlaup''). This makes Salt one of very few Irish placenames derived directly from Latin. Location Salt North barony is located in the north-eastern corner of County Kildare, north of the River Liffey and east of the Lyreen River. It borders County Meath to the north and Fingla to the east. History The Uí Gabla sept of the Dál Chormaic is noted early in Salt North. Ó Gelbroin is found as a chief of Mag Life on the plains of the river Liffey here. There was originally a single Salt barony, divided into north and south baronies before 1807. List of settlements Below is a list of settlements in North Salt: *Celbridge *Leixlip *Maynooth *Straffan Below is a list of civil parishes in North Salt: * Leixlip (civil parish) *Confey The Battle of Confey or Cenn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
