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Killaloe, An Clár

Ceantar

Killaloe

An Clár

41

Townlands

3,049

Taifid Daonáirimh

665

Teaghlaigh

2

Bliana Daonáirimh

1901 Daonáireamh
Daoine
1,552
Teaghlaigh
340
1911 Daonáireamh
Daoine
1,497 -3.5%
Teaghlaigh
325 -4.4%

Maidir Liom

Killaloe is a small village situated in County Clare in the midwest of Ireland, positioned on the banks of the River Shannon where it flows into Lough Derg. The settlement sits at a strategically important crossing point on the river, and its landscape is characterized by the transition between the Shannon's waterway and the surrounding drumlin countryside typical of this region of Clare. The village is located approximately 40 kilometers south of Limerick and serves as a gateway to the scenic attractions along the lower Shannon and its associated lake system. The terrain around Killaloe is rolling and green, reflecting the temperate maritime climate of the Irish midlands.

The area has deep historical roots extending back to early Christian Ireland. Killaloe was an important ecclesiastical center in the medieval period, and its history is intrinsically linked to Saint Flannan, an early Irish saint to whom the local cathedral is dedicated. The village also holds significance in Irish military history as a site associated with Brian Boru, the High King of Ireland, who is believed to have had connections to the area in the 10th century. Archaeological and architectural remains from these periods contribute to Killaloe's character as a place of historical importance within County Clare.

Today, Killaloe functions as a modest tourism and service center for the broader Lough Derg region. The village attracts visitors interested in water-based recreation on the Shannon and Lough Derg, as well as those exploring Ireland's ecclesiastical heritage. St. Flannan's Cathedral stands as a notable architectural landmark, drawing those interested in medieval Irish church buildings. The Shannon is also significant for recreational boating and fishing, activities that bring seasonal visitors to the area.

For the local community, Killaloe serves as a commercial and social hub for the surrounding townlands and parishes of County Clare. The village maintains essential services and amenities that support both residents and visitors, contributing to the economic and cultural life of the lower Shannon region. Its position on a major waterway and its historical associations continue to define its role within the broader landscape of County Clare.

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Áit

An Clár

Dlínse

Poblacht na hÉireann

Bliana Daonáirimh

1901, 1911

Townlands

41 townlands 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)

Faigh an Aip iOS

Cuardaigh ar an mbóthar

Íoslódáil

Suíomh an Cheantair

OpenStreetMap

Sonraí

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

Taifid Daonáirimh

1901 1911 | Cuardaigh gach duine →

Townlands

41
Abbey Street An Aill Mhór Ardchluanaigh Baile Uí Choirne Baile Uí Chogaráin Baile Uí Ghirrín Baile Mhic Giolla Dé Baile Uí Mhothla Bannow Islands Bridge Street Canal Bank Carrig's Lane Carrigs Lane An Cheathrú Bhán Ceathrú na Coille Chapel Street Church Street An Clasach Cluain Fada Com na gCon An Chraig Liath An Chraobh Rua Fionnliath An Garrán Bán Gort Chathail Rua Gortmaggy Gort Mhic Aodha Illaunanadderha John's Lane Cill Dalua Coill Eistire Cnoc Uí Chlúmháin Leaca an Bhranair Na Leicne Bána Main Street Maigh New Street Royal Parade An tSeantsráid The Green Thomas Street