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Castlegregory, Comté de Kerry

District

Castlegregory

Comté de Kerry

27

Townlands

3,200

Registres de recensement

548

Foyers

2

Années de recensement

1901 Recensement
Personnes
1,687
Foyers
269
1911 Recensement
Personnes
1,513 -10.3%
Foyers
279 +3.7%

À propos

Castlegregory is a small village located on the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry, situated in the southwest of Ireland. The village lies in a rural, coastal landscape characterized by rolling green hills, farmland, and proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. The area is part of the broader Dingle Peninsula region, which is known for its dramatic scenery, including mountains, cliffs, and beach areas. Castlegregory itself sits near Castlegregory Strand and other local beaches, making it part of a landscape that has traditionally supported both farming and fishing communities.

The village has medieval roots, with a castle that once stood in the area, though little remains of it today. The name itself derives from this historical fortification. Like much of the Dingle Peninsula, Castlegregory has a long history connected to Irish rural life, agriculture, and maritime traditions. The area has experienced the demographic changes common to many rural Irish villages over the past century, including emigration and population shifts, though it remains an inhabited community with ongoing local activity.

Castlegregory is perhaps best known locally for its beaches and natural attractions, which draw visitors interested in coastal scenery and outdoor activities. The strand is a notable feature of the area, offering sandy beaches that are significant to both the local economy and community life. The village's position on the Dingle Peninsula also connects it to broader cultural and tourism networks associated with that region, including Irish language heritage, as parts of the peninsula are within an Irish-speaking area.

For the local community, Castlegregory functions as a small village center supporting the surrounding rural population. Like many villages of its size in rural Kerry, it represents an important hub for agricultural families and residents of the wider area, providing essential services and serving as a gathering point for community life. The village's character is shaped by its coastal and rural setting, and its continued existence reflects the resilience of small communities in Ireland's peripheral regions.

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Comté

Kerry

Juridiction

République d'Irlande

Années de recensement

1901, 1911

Townlands

27 townlands enregistrées

Emplacement du district

OpenStreetMap

Détails

District
Castlegregory
Comté
Kerry
Irlandais
Ciarraí
Juridiction
République d'Irlande