138
Registros censales
19
Hogares
2
Años del censo
- Personas
- 70
- Hogares
- 9
- Personas
- 68 -2.9%
- Hogares
- 10 +11.1%
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Gallarus is a small townland located on the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry, in the southwest of Ireland. Positioned in a rural, coastal landscape characterized by rolling hills, stone walls, and moorland typical of West Kerry, Gallarus sits near the village of Ballyferriter. The terrain is rugged and windswept, with views toward Dingle Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The landscape reflects centuries of agricultural use, with small fields divided by traditional dry stone walls that are characteristic of the region. The local environment remains relatively undeveloped, maintaining much of its traditional Irish rural character.
The area has been inhabited since prehistoric times, with evidence of early settlement scattered throughout the Dingle Peninsula. Gallarus is perhaps best known for the Gallarus Oratory, an early Christian stone structure believed to date from between the 7th and 9th centuries, though some scholars suggest it may be later. This small, boat-shaped church is one of Ireland's finest examples of early medieval ecclesiastical architecture and has become an archaeological and historical landmark of national significance. The precise dating and original purpose of the oratory remain subjects of scholarly discussion, but it represents an important link to Ireland's early Christian period.
The Gallarus Oratory attracts visitors from around the world, making it a significant feature in the local tourism economy and cultural heritage landscape. The structure's survival over more than a thousand years, largely intact and without mortar, demonstrates the skill of its builders and has made it an object of considerable historical interest. For the local community in Ballyferriter and surrounding townlands, the oratory represents a tangible connection to their ancestral past and contributes to the cultural identity of the Dingle Peninsula. The site remains an important focus for heritage tourism in County Kerry, drawing archaeological enthusiasts and visitors interested in early Irish Christian history.
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- Condado
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Nombre en irlandés
Gallaras
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Baronía
Corkaguiny
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Valuation Office Records
From the National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s–1850s)
48 occupiers recorded in the Valuation Office Books for this townland.
Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.
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