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Townlands
2,173
Taifid Daonáirimh
411
Teaghlaigh
2
Bliana Daonáirimh
- Daoine
- 1,143
- Teaghlaigh
- 212
- Daoine
- 1,030 -9.9%
- Teaghlaigh
- 199 -6.1%
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Kilgobnet is a small rural district located in County Kerry in the southwestern region of Ireland. Situated in the Dunkerron region of south Kerry, it occupies an area characterized by the rolling hills and valleys typical of the Kerry landscape. The district lies within proximity to the Blackwater River and benefits from the varied terrain that defines this part of Munster, with moorland, woodland, and agricultural land interspersed throughout the locality. The landscape reflects the broader geography of County Kerry, known for its dramatic natural features and rural character.
The area has a long history rooted in Irish rural life and settlement patterns. Like much of Kerry, Kilgobnet's development has been shaped by agriculture, particularly sheep and cattle farming, which have historically formed the backbone of the local economy. The district reflects the patterns of Irish townland organization, with its name deriving from Irish place-name traditions. The broader region has connections to various historical periods of Irish development, from medieval times through to the modern era, though detailed local historical records specific to Kilgobnet itself may be limited.
Kilgobnet remains a small, quiet community that embodies the character of rural Kerry. The district is home to scattered farming families and residences typical of Irish rural settlements. Its significance lies in its contribution to the cultural and social fabric of the Dunkerron area, serving as part of the interconnected network of townlands and communities that make up the broader Kerry countryside. The locality maintains traditional Irish rural values while facing the common challenges and changes experienced by many remote Irish communities.
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