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Registres de recensement
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- Personnes
- 1,237
- Foyers
- 169
- Personnes
- 961 -22.3%
- Foyers
- 151 -10.7%
À propos
Ventry is a small village and townland located on the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry, situated in the southwest of Ireland. The settlement is positioned along the southwestern coast of the peninsula, overlooking Ventry Harbour and Dingle Bay. The landscape surrounding Ventry is characterized by rugged coastal terrain, with dramatic cliffs and rocky shores typical of this region of County Kerry. The area is part of the Gaeltacht, an Irish-speaking region where the Irish language remains an important part of daily life and local culture. The terrain is predominantly rural, with moorland and grassland covering much of the hinterland, while the proximity to the Atlantic Ocean heavily influences the local climate and environment.
Ventry has historical roots extending back centuries, with archaeological evidence suggesting human settlement in the area dating to prehistoric times. The village is perhaps best known in Irish folklore and literature as the setting for the medieval tale "Cath Finntrágha" (The Battle of Ventry), a legendary account of a great battle said to have taken place there. The area also contains various historical sites and monuments reflecting its long occupation, though much of the specific detail about medieval and early modern Ventry remains limited in accessible historical records. Like much of the Dingle Peninsula, Ventry experienced significant emigration during the 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly during and after the Great Famine.
Today, Ventry remains a quiet rural community whose significance is tied to its natural beauty, cultural heritage, and role within the broader Dingle Peninsula tourism and heritage landscape. The village serves the local farming and fishing communities while also attracting visitors interested in coastal scenery, walking routes, and Irish language and culture. The preservation of Irish language traditions in Ventry and surrounding areas makes it culturally significant within the Gaeltacht region. For residents and visitors alike, Ventry represents an authentic glimpse of rural Irish coastal life, though like many small rural villages in Ireland, it faces the ongoing challenges of rural depopulation and economic sustainability.
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République d'Irlande
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1901, 1911
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