Ballyseedy
Ballyseedy
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Ballyseedy (Irish: Bailte Ó Síoda, meaning "town of Sheedy")[2] is a townland in County Kerry, Ireland. It was historically situated in the parish of Ballyseedy, within the barony of Trughanacmy.[3] 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
Ballyseedy is located off the N21 road, 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) southeast of Tralee. A section of the River Lee, from which Tralee takes its name,[4] forms the northern edge of the townland.
History
Ballyseedy Wood is an ancient woodland dating at least to the 16th century, when it was mapped by Sir Edward Denny.[5] 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.[6]
Ballyseedy massacre
The townland was the scene of an
Demographics
In the 2002 census, Ballyseedy had a population of 127.[1] By the 2006 Census, it had a population of 474.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Table 5: Population of Towns ordered by County and size, 2002 and 2006" (PDF). Ireland Census 2006. Vol. 1: Population Classified by Area. Central Statistics Office (Ireland). 26 April 2007. p. 42. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 July 2011. Retrieved 21 July 2011.
- ^ "Bailte Ó Síoda/Ballyseedy". Placenames Database of Ireland (logainm.ie). Retrieved 30 November 2021.
- ^ Jones, Laurence. "Ballyseedy". GENUKI. Retrieved 31 July 2011.
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- ^ "Ballyseedy Wood: A tranquil retreat". Walking in Kerry. Fáilte Ireland. Retrieved 31 July 2011.
- ^ Humphrys, Dr. Mark. "Ballyseedy". HumphrysFamilyTree.com. Archived from the original on 16 July 2011. Retrieved 31 July 2011.