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Condado de Kerry

Localidad

Keel

An Chill

188

Registros censales

35

Hogares

2

Años del censo

1901 Censo
Personas
101
Hogares
18
1911 Censo
Personas
87 -13.9%
Hogares
17 -5.6%

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Keel is a small townland located on the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry, situated in the southwest of Ireland. The area is characterized by dramatic coastal and mountainous terrain typical of this region, with the Atlantic Ocean nearby and views toward Smerwick Harbour. The landscape consists of rolling hills, moorland, and rugged terrain interspersed with agricultural fields. The Dingle Peninsula itself is known for its striking natural beauty, with Keel representing one of several small settlements scattered throughout this sparsely populated area.

The Dingle Peninsula has a long history of human settlement dating back centuries, with evidence of early Christian and medieval activity throughout the region. Like many rural Irish townlands, Keel reflects the pattern of small-scale farming communities that have characterized the area for generations. The peninsula was historically Irish-speaking and remains part of the Gaeltacht region where the Irish language has continued to be spoken, contributing to the cultural identity of the locality and its surrounding communities.

Keel is known among visitors and outdoor enthusiasts for its proximity to some of the Dingle Peninsula's notable attractions and walking routes. The area's rugged landscape makes it appealing for hiking and exploration, while its relative isolation has helped preserve its rural character. Like many small Irish townlands, Keel represents the quieter, less commercialized side of the peninsula compared to larger villages, offering a glimpse into traditional rural Irish life and settlement patterns.

To the local community and within the broader context of Kerry, Keel remains part of the cultural and geographic fabric of the Dingle Peninsula. Such small townlands are important repositories of Irish heritage, language, and traditional ways of life. While not widely known internationally, Keel exemplifies the kinds of modest rural settlements that dot the Irish countryside and contribute to the distinctive character and history of regions like Kerry.

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Parroquia

Kilgarrylander

Condado

Kerry

Nombre en irlandés

An Chill

Baronía

Trughanacmy

Valuation Office Records

From the National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s–1850s)

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52 occupiers recorded in the Valuation Office Books for this townland.

Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.

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Detalles

Inglés
Keel
Irlandés
An Chill
Parroquia
Kilgarrylander
Baronía
Trughanacmy
Condado
Kerry