30
Townlands
1,816
Registros censales
336
Hogares
2
Años del censo
- Personas
- 1,006
- Hogares
- 180
- Personas
- 810 -19.5%
- Hogares
- 156 -13.3%
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Killimer is a small village located in County Clare in the west of Ireland, situated on the banks of the River Shannon in the southwestern part of the county. The landscape surrounding Killimer is characterized by the typical terrain of the Clare-Limerick borderlands, with rolling fields, rural agricultural land, and proximity to the Shannon estuary. The village itself is modest in size, typical of rural Irish settlements, and serves as a local center for the surrounding farming and residential communities. Its position along the Shannon has historically made it a point of geographic and economic significance for the region.
The area has a history rooted in the medieval and early modern periods of Irish development. Like much of County Clare, Killimer's past is intertwined with the broader history of Munster and the Shannon region, including periods of Norman influence, Irish clan territories, and later English administration. The district reflects the complex historical layers common to Irish rural areas, though specific local historical events and figures from Killimer itself are not extensively documented in widely accessible sources.
One of the most notable features associated with Killimer is its connection to the car ferry service that operates across the Shannon estuary. The Killimer-Tarbert Ferry has been a significant practical and economic feature of the area, providing a crucial transport link between County Clare and County Limerick, and connecting to the broader road networks. This ferry service has made Killimer a point of passage for travelers and has contributed to its importance as a local hub, despite the village's small population.
Today, Killimer remains primarily a rural agricultural community with significance mainly to its local inhabitants and those who pass through via the ferry. The village represents the quiet, dispersed settlement pattern typical of much of rural Ireland, where community life centers on farming, local services, and family connections. For the broader public, Killimer is most recognized as the departure point for the Shannon crossing rather than as a major tourist or cultural destination, though it serves as a gateway for those exploring the coastal and riverside regions of County Clare.
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Jurisdicción
República de Irlanda
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Años del censo
1901, 1911
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Townlands
30 townlands registradas
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- Distrito
- Killimer
- Condado
- Clare
- Irlandés
- An Clár
- Jurisdicción
- República de Irlanda
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