151
Census Records
24
Households
1
Census Year
- People
- 151
- Households
- 24
About
Derrymore East is a small townland located in County Kerry in the southwest of Ireland, situated within the broader landscape of the Dingle Peninsula region. The area is characterized by the rolling hills and rugged terrain typical of Kerry's countryside, with its position offering views across pastoral farmland interspersed with stone walls and hedgerows that define much of rural Ireland's visual character. The townland falls within the administrative structures of the county and forms part of the wider network of small settlements and rural communities that comprise the fabric of Kerry's landscape.
Like many Irish townlands, Derrymore East has its roots in the historical settlement patterns of the region, with its name suggesting Irish origins, likely deriving from "Doire Mór" referring to a grove or oak wood. The area reflects the long history of human habitation and land use in Kerry, where patterns of agriculture, animal husbandry, and rural living have shaped both the landscape and community over centuries. The townland represents one of thousands of small administrative divisions established in Ireland that have maintained cultural and geographical significance despite changes in settlement and land ownership.
Derrymore East, like many rural Kerry townlands, remains primarily agricultural in character, with local life traditionally centered around farming and pastoral activities. The community aspect of such small townlands, while less visible than in larger villages or towns, has historically been important for local residents, with shared land boundaries, local networks, and participation in broader parish and county life forming important social structures. Today, the townland continues as a residential and agricultural area, representative of the quieter, rural character that defines much of inland Kerry away from major towns and tourist centers.
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Irish Name
Doire Mhór Thoir
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Barony
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