37
Townlands
1,416
Registros censales
259
Hogares
2
Años del censo
- Personas
- 736
- Hogares
- 132
- Personas
- 680 -7.6%
- Hogares
- 127 -3.8%
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Dawros is a small district located in County Kerry in the southwest of Ireland, situated in the Dingle Peninsula region. The area is characterized by its rural landscape, with rolling hills, coastal views, and the typical rugged terrain of the Kerry countryside. The district sits within the broader geography of the Dingle Peninsula, one of Ireland's most scenic peninsulas, and benefits from its proximity to both inland agricultural land and the Atlantic coastline. The landscape reflects the maritime climate of southwest Ireland, with green pastures and stone-walled fields that dominate the local topography.
The area, like much of County Kerry, has deep historical roots stretching back through centuries of Irish settlement and cultural development. Dawros forms part of a region with significant Gaeilge (Irish language) heritage, and Irish remains an important part of local identity and community life. The district's history is intertwined with the broader history of Kerry, including periods of Anglo-Norman influence, plantation-era changes, and the experiences of rural Irish communities through the modern era. Archaeological and historical features scattered throughout the peninsula provide evidence of human habitation and cultural continuity extending back to prehistoric times.
Dawros is primarily known as a quiet, rural farming community where traditional ways of life remain important to local residents. The district is part of an Irish-speaking area, contributing to the preservation of Irish language and culture in the broader region. The natural landscape and coastal proximity make the area attractive for visitors interested in authentic rural Irish life and scenic walking routes. The community maintains connections to traditional agricultural practices and pastoral heritage while adapting to contemporary rural living.
For the local community, Dawros represents continuity with Irish rural traditions and serves as an anchor for cultural identity in the region. Like many small rural districts in Kerry, it faces the common challenges of rural Ireland, including population changes and economic pressures, while maintaining the strong community bonds typical of smaller settlements. The area's significance lies not in major industrial or commercial activity, but in its role as a living example of rural Irish community life and its contribution to the cultural and linguistic landscape of the Dingle Peninsula.
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Jurisdicción
República de Irlanda
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Años del censo
1901, 1911
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Townlands
37 townlands registradas
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- Dawros
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- Kerry
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- República de Irlanda
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