Breandrum (Irish derived place name, either Brea an Droim meaning 'The Fine Hill-Ridge' or Bréan Droim meaning 'The Filthy Hill-Ridge'.
Breandrum is traversed by minor public roads and rural lanes.
[2] Up until the 19th century, Breandrum formed part of the townland of Killygreagh and its history is the same until then.
[3] In 1832 one person in Brendrum was registered as a keeper of weapons- Phill Kiernan, who had one gun.
[6] In the 19th century Breandrum was owned by Captain Bedel Stanford.