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Streets
1,277
Taifid Daonáirimh
242
Teaghlaigh
2
Bliana Daonáirimh
- Daoine
- 690
- Teaghlaigh
- 126
- Daoine
- 587 -14.9%
- Teaghlaigh
- 116 -7.9%
Maidir Liom
Lisselton is a small village and civil parish located in County Kerry in the southwest of Ireland, situated in the northern part of the county near the border with County Limerick. The village sits within the broader landscape of North Kerry, characterized by relatively low-lying agricultural land that contrasts with the more dramatic mountainous terrain found in other parts of the county. The area is part of the wider Dingle Peninsula region and benefits from proximity to both river systems and the Atlantic coastline, though the settlement itself is positioned inland. The landscape around Lisselton is typical of rural Kerry, comprising pastoral fields, farmland, and scattered rural dwellings connected by country roads.
The parish has roots extending back centuries into Irish history, as is common with many rural settlements in County Kerry. Like much of Ireland, the area experienced the major historical transitions of Irish society, from medieval times through the period of English rule and into the modern era. The locality would have been shaped by the broader historical forces affecting rural Ireland, including land tenure systems, the impact of the Great Famine in the 19th century, and subsequent emigration patterns that characterized this region. Understanding Lisselton's history requires considering it within these larger national contexts rather than as an isolated entity.
Lisselton serves as a focal point for the surrounding rural community, providing essential services and acting as a gathering place for the parish. The village has a church and other community facilities typical of Irish rural settlements of its size. Like many small villages in rural Ireland, Lisselton has experienced the demographic and economic shifts that have affected rural communities over recent decades, including population changes and evolving economic bases. Nevertheless, it remains an important part of the social and cultural fabric of North Kerry, maintaining local traditions and community connections that are central to rural Irish life.
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