27
Bailte Fearainn
1,531
Taifid Daonáirimh
294
Teaghlaigh
2
Bliana Daonáirimh
- Daoine
- 743
- Teaghlaigh
- 142
- Daoine
- 788 +6.1%
- Teaghlaigh
- 152 +7%
Maidir Liom
Killaloe is a small parish situated in County Clare in the west of Ireland, positioned along the River Shannon near the border with County Tipperary. The village and its surrounding parish occupy a strategic location where the Shannon broadens into Lough Derg, one of Ireland's largest lakes. The landscape is characterized by rolling countryside typical of the mid-Shannon region, with pastoral farmland, tree-lined riverbanks, and views across the lough. The parish's geography has historically made it an important crossing point and settlement location, with the river and lough providing both transport routes and natural resources.
Killaloe has deep historical roots stretching back to the medieval period. The parish is home to St. Flannan's Cathedral, a significant ecclesiastical structure with origins in the 12th century, which stands as a testament to the area's religious importance. The site is associated with Saint Flannan, an early Irish saint, and the cathedral has been a focal point of the parish for centuries. Beyond the cathedral, the parish's history is interwoven with the broader narrative of the Shannon region, including periods of monastic settlement and later parochial development under the church administrative system established in Ireland.
The village of Killaloe and its parish remain modest in scale but retain considerable character and local significance. The cathedral and associated graveyard continue to serve as spiritual and cultural anchors for the community. The proximity to Lough Derg has supported recreational activities and tourism in more recent times, though the parish maintains its primarily rural and residential character. For residents and those with family connections to the area, Killaloe represents an important part of local heritage and community identity in County Clare.
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Bailte Fearainn
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Annals of the Four Masters
Historical references from O'Donovan's edition (1848–51)
2 places in this parish are recorded in the Annals of the Four Masters.
the river Maigue
The Annals of the Four Masters record Moys (Irish: Maigh) in 3 entries between AD 1464 and AD 1600.
*Ballyvally*
The Annals of the Four Masters record Ballyvally (Irish: Baile-Ui-Aille) in 3 entries between AD 1559 and AD 1601.
Source: Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland by the Four Masters, ed. John O'Donovan (1848–51). Public domain.
Luacháil Griffith
Cartlann Náisiúnta na hÉireann (timpeall 1830idí-1850idí)
Taifeadadh 945 sealbhóir i Luacháil Griffith ar fud 12 baile fearainn (1830idí-1850idí).
Príomhshloinnte
Foinse: Leabhair Oifig na Luachála, Cartlann Náisiúnta na hÉireann. Taifid phoiblí.
Gníomhartha Tapa
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Cuardaigh ar an mbóthar
Suíomh an Pharóiste
Sonraí
- Béarla
- Killaloe
- Gaeilge
- Cill Dalua
- Barúntacht
- An Tulach Íochtarach
- Áit
- An Clár