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Ballyseedy, Condado de Kerry

Distrito

Ballyseedy

Condado de Kerry

22

Townlands

1,741

Registros censales

306

Hogares

2

Años del censo

1901 Censo
Personas
886
Hogares
153
1911 Censo
Personas
855 -3.5%
Hogares
153 0%

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Ballyseedy is a small village and townland located in County Kerry in the southwest of Ireland, situated in the Dingle Peninsula region near the town of Tralee. The landscape is characteristic of Kerry's varied terrain, combining pastoral farmland with the dramatic natural features typical of the southwest. The area is rural in character, with scattered houses and farms interspersed across the countryside. Its position in the peninsula places it within reach of both coastal and mountainous scenery, though the immediate surroundings are primarily agricultural land and open countryside typical of rural Irish communities.

The village holds particular historical significance due to events during the Irish War of Independence. In March 1923, Ballyseedy was the site of a tragic incident involving Republican prisoners and British forces during the final stages of the Irish Civil War. This event has become an important part of local and national historical memory, marking a significant moment in Ireland's struggle for independence. Like many rural Irish communities, Ballyseedy's history is deeply intertwined with the broader political and social changes that shaped the modern Irish state.

Today, Ballyseedy remains a quiet rural village typical of County Kerry's inland areas. The community is primarily engaged in agriculture and small-scale farming, which has long been the economic foundation of the region. The village serves as a focal point for the surrounding townland, providing a sense of local identity and continuity for those who live there. For visitors to County Kerry, Ballyseedy represents the authentic, understated character of rural Irish life, offering a contrast to more developed tourist destinations while maintaining its connection to the region's rich historical heritage.

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Ballyseedy

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Condado

Kerry

Jurisdicción

República de Irlanda

Años del censo

1901, 1911

Townlands

22 townlands registradas

Ubicación del distrito

OpenStreetMap

Detalles

Distrito
Ballyseedy
Condado
Kerry
Irlandés
Ciarraí
Jurisdicción
República de Irlanda