Ballyseedy
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Ballyseedy (Template:Langx, meaning 'town of Sheedy')[1] is a townland in County Kerry, Ireland. It is situated in the civil parish of the same name,[1] within the historical barony of Trughanacmy.[2] The townland contains a number of notable landmarks, including Ballyseedy Wood, a bridge over the Ballycarty River and a ruined Protestant church. There is also a large restored castle, Ballyseedy Castle, which is in use as a hotel.
Location
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History
Ballyseedy Wood is an ancient woodland dating at least to the 16th century, when it was mapped by Sir Edward Denny.[4] The wood contains the ruins of Ballyseedy House (or Old Ballyseedy Castle). Alongside nearby "New" Ballyseedy Castle (now restored as a hotel). The main S block was remodelled in medieval-revival style by James Franklin Fuller. This was the seat of the Blennerhassett family from around 1586 to 1967.[5]
Ballyseedy massacre
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Demographics
As of the 2011 census, Ballyseedy townland had a population of 83 people.[6] The surrounding electoral division, Ballyseedy Electoral Division, had a population of 127 in 2002 and of 474 as of the 2006 census.[7]
See also
References
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