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Blennerville, Comté de Kerry

District

Blennerville

Comté de Kerry

4

Townlands

796

Registres de recensement

141

Foyers

2

Années de recensement

1901 Recensement
Personnes
424
Foyers
72
1911 Recensement
Personnes
372 -12.3%
Foyers
69 -4.2%

À propos

Blennerville is a small village located on the outskirts of Tralee, the county town of County Kerry in the southwest of Ireland. Situated in the northwest portion of the Dingle Peninsula region, the village sits near the confluence of local waterways and the coastal landscape that characterizes much of this part of County Kerry. The area is characterized by rolling countryside and proximity to Tralee Bay, placing it within the broader geographic context of the peninsula's natural environment. The village's location along traditional routes between Tralee and the Dingle Peninsula has influenced its development as a settlement.

The village has historical roots connected to milling and maritime activity. Most notably, Blennerville is home to a restored windmill that dates to the 19th century, which represents an important example of industrial heritage in the region. This windmill has become a recognizable landmark and reflects the village's past economic reliance on grain processing. The area also has connections to Irish emigration history, as many people departed from County Kerry during the 19th century, and the locale's proximity to coastal routes would have made it relevant to this significant period of Irish history.

Today, Blennerville functions as a residential and small commercial district within the greater Tralee area. The restored windmill serves as a local heritage site and visitor attraction, drawing tourists interested in Irish history and architecture. The village maintains its character as a small settlement while being integrated into the broader community and economy of Tralee. For local residents, the area represents an accessible location combining proximity to the county town's services with a more rural setting, making it significant to the surrounding population as both a residential area and a point of cultural heritage interest.

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Comté

Kerry

Juridiction

République d'Irlande

Années de recensement

1901, 1911

Townlands

4 townlands enregistrées

Emplacement du district

OpenStreetMap

Détails

District
Blennerville
Comté
Kerry
Irlandais
Ciarraí
Juridiction
République d'Irlande