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Kilkee, An Clár

Ceantar

Kilkee

An Clár

42

Streets

4,459

Taifid Daonáirimh

969

Teaghlaigh

2

Bliana Daonáirimh

1901 Daonáireamh
Daoine
2,694
Teaghlaigh
550
1911 Daonáireamh
Daoine
1,765 -34.5%
Teaghlaigh
419 -23.8%

Maidir Liom

Kilkee is a coastal village and seaside resort located on the southwestern coast of County Clare in the Republic of Ireland. Situated on the Loop Head Peninsula, it overlooks the Atlantic Ocean and the mouth of the River Shannon, positioning it at a strategically important location along the Irish coast. The surrounding landscape is characterized by dramatic sea cliffs, rocky shores, and rolling green fields typical of the West of Ireland. The village itself developed along a sheltered bay, which has been central to its identity and function as a maritime community for centuries.

The area has a long history of settlement and economic activity tied to the sea. Like many Irish coastal villages, Kilkee's development accelerated during the 19th century, particularly as improved transportation connections made it accessible to visitors from larger towns and cities. The village became established as a bathing destination and seaside resort during the Victorian era, when seaside tourism grew popular among the Irish middle classes and visitors from further afield. This heritage as a resort town remains evident in the architecture and infrastructure of the village today.

Kilkee is notable for its natural attractions, including the distinctive Kilkee Beach with its horseshoe bay formation, and the dramatic coastal cliffs and rock formations that surround it. The area is popular with swimmers, surfers, and outdoor enthusiasts, and has become known for water sports and coastal recreation. The village also serves as a base for exploring the wider Loop Head Peninsula, which offers walking trails and views of significant coastal features. These natural amenities continue to drive tourism to the area and shape its contemporary character.

For the local community, Kilkee functions as a regional center providing services and employment to the surrounding areas. The village has maintained its importance as a social and commercial hub for the peninsula despite broader economic changes affecting rural Irish communities. Its combination of natural beauty, tourism infrastructure, and community services makes it significant both as a place of residence and as a destination, contributing to the cultural and economic life of County Clare.

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Áit

An Clár

Dlínse

Poblacht na hÉireann

Bliana Daonáirimh

1901, 1911

Streets

42 streets taifeadta

Gníomhartha Tapa

Innéacs

Féach ar gach 32 áit na hÉireann

Brabhsáil de réir Suíomh

Druil síos ó áit go teaghlach

Cuardaigh Griffith's Valuation

Suirbhé maoine ó ré an Ghorta (1847-1864)

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Ceantar
Kilkee
Áit
An Clár
Gaeilge
An Clár
Dlínse
Poblacht na hÉireann

Taifid Daonáirimh

1901 1911 | Cuardaigh gach duine →

Streets

42
Albert Place, West End Atlantic View Ballally Lane Carlton Terrace, West End Chapel Street Chapel Street (part of) Church Road Circular Rd., part of Circular Road (part of) Corbally Corrys Lane Courthouse Lane Donaghboy Dough Dough, part of Dunlicky Road Erin Street Esplanade Foohagh Geraldine Place Grattan Street Kilfearagh Kilkee (Albert Road & Dough) Kilkee Lower Kilkee Upper Kilkee, Lower Lisdeen Lislinaghan MacDonnell Terrace, West End Marine Parade Merton Square Minster Place O'Connell St., part of O'Connell Street O'Curry Street, part of Pound Street Railway Street Smith's Lane Strand Line The Blocks Victoria Terrace Wellington Square, West End