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Registres de recensement
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Foyers
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Années de recensement
- Personnes
- 786
- Foyers
- 129
- Personnes
- 451 -42.6%
- Foyers
- 75 -41.9%
À propos
Kiltomy is a small parish located in County Kerry in the southwestern region of Ireland. Situated in the Dingle Peninsula area, the parish occupies a rural landscape characterized by rolling hills, pastoral farmland, and the distinctive topography typical of west Kerry. The terrain reflects the broader geographic features of the peninsula, with moorland and mountain vistas that define much of this part of the county. The parish is part of the wider Dingle Peninsula community, an area known for its dramatic natural scenery and Celtic heritage.
Like many Irish parishes, Kiltomy has deep historical roots extending back to the early Christian period. The parish name itself derives from Irish, reflecting its ancient ecclesiastical significance. The parish would have been established as part of the broader Catholic Church organizational structure that developed throughout medieval Ireland. The landscape around Kiltomy bears the marks of centuries of human settlement and agricultural practice, with evidence of the long inhabitation patterns typical of rural Kerry parishes.
The parish maintains its significance as a center of community life for the local population. As a traditional Irish parish, it serves as an important administrative and social unit, with the local church forming a focal point for residents. The parish preserves connections to traditional Irish culture and language heritage characteristic of the Dingle Peninsula region. The tight-knit nature of rural Kerry communities means that parish identity remains meaningful to those living in and connected to Kiltomy.
Kiltomy represents one of countless small parishes that form the fabric of rural Irish society. Its modest scale and pastoral character are typical of west Kerry, where traditional agricultural communities continue to sustain local culture and heritage. The parish contributes to the broader cultural landscape of the Dingle Peninsula, an area recognized for its linguistic and cultural significance to Ireland.
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- Comté
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Baronnie
Clanmaurice
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Nom irlandais
Cill Tóime
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Localités
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Annals of the Four Masters
Historical references from O'Donovan's edition (1848–51)
1 place in this parish is recorded in the Annals of the Four Masters.
Licnaw
The Annals of the Four Masters record Lixnaw (Irish: Lic-Snamha) in 5 entries between AD 1568 and AD 1601.
Source: Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland by the Four Masters, ed. John O'Donovan (1848–51). Public domain.
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- Anglais
- Kiltomy
- Irlandais
- Cill Tóime
- Baronnie
- Clanmaurice
- Comté
- Kerry