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'''Causeway''' ({{Irish place name|an Tóchar / Ceann an Tóchar}}, historically anglicised as ''Kantogher'')<ref>[http://www.logainm.ie/101093.aspx Placenames Database of Ireland] (see archival records)</ref> is a village in [[County Kerry]], [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]]. Causeway had a population of 251 in 2002.([[Central Statistics Office of Ireland|CSO]] 2002). |
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|name = Causeway |
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|native_name = {{lang|ga|An Tóchar}} |
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|image_caption = Crossroads at Causeway, County Kerry |
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|pushpin_map = Ireland |
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|pushpin_map_caption = Location in Ireland |
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|subdivision_name = [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]] |
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|subdivision_type1 = [[Provinces of Ireland|Province]] |
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|subdivision_name1 = [[Munster]] |
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|subdivision_type2 = [[Counties of Ireland|County]] |
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|subdivision_name2 = [[County Kerry]] |
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|population_as_of = [[2022 census of Ireland|2022]] |
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|population_footnotes = <ref name="census">{{cite web|url = https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/ima/cop/2022&boundary=C04160V04929&guid=e4f69335-47a0-45d1-ae39-e9a5ba8f3c38 | website = CSO.ie | title = Causeway| accessdate = 16 June 2024 }}</ref> |
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|population = 220 |
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|elevation_m = 22 |
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'''Causeway''' ({{Irish place name|an Tóchar / Ceann an Tóchar}}, historically anglicised as ''Kantogher'')<ref name="logainm">{{cite web|url = https://www.logainm.ie/101093.aspx | website = logainm.ie | publisher = Placenames Database of Ireland| title = An Tóchar / Causeway (see archival records) | accessdate = 25 December 2020 }}</ref> is a village in [[County Kerry]] in Ireland. In the village there is one shop/post office, two hairdressers, a fast food outlet, a funeral home, a bakery and four pubs. Other amenities in the area include a GAA pitch, health centre, church, primary school, and a secondary school.<ref>{{cite web|title=County Kerry Wastewater and Sludge Strategy|url=http://www.epa.ie/licences/lic_eDMS/090151b280328d77.pdf|publisher=Environmental Protection Agency, Ireland|accessdate=28 October 2014}}</ref> |
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==Education== |
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Causeway Comprehensive School is a co-educational school offering a complete second-level education to pupils from Kerryhead to Lisselton and from Ardfert to Dromclough.<ref>{{cite web|title=About Our School|url=http://www.causewaycomprehensive.ie/|publisher=Causeway Comprehensive School|accessdate=28 October 2014}}</ref> |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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Causeway is approximately {{convert|16|miles}} from [[Tralee]] on the [[R551 road|R551]] [[regional road]]. Causeway Parish is bordered to the south by [[Ardfert]]/[[Kilmoyley]], to the west by [[Ballyheigue]] and to the northeast [[Ballyduff, County Kerry|Ballyduff]]. To the north is the [[Shannon Estuary]] and the |
Causeway is approximately {{convert|16|miles}} from [[Tralee]] on the [[R551 road|R551]] [[Regional road (Ireland)|regional road]]. Causeway Parish is bordered to the south by [[Ardfert]]/[[Kilmoyley]], to the west by [[Ballyheigue]] and to the northeast [[Ballyduff, County Kerry|Ballyduff]]. To the north is the [[Shannon Estuary]] and the cliffs of Meenogahane. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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"An Tóchar" is [[ |
"An Tóchar" is [[Irish language|Irish]] for "(the) [[causeway]]".<ref name="logainm"/> The village was founded on an ancient [[Celts|Celtic]] roadway which originated in the neighbouring parish of [[Ballyheigue]] and was reputed to have ended in [[Hill of Tara|Tara]], seat of the High-Kings of Ireland.{{citation needed|date=December 2020}} |
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Shannonside Local Radio operated from Causeway from May, 1987 to May, 1988.<ref>{{cite web |title=Shannonside Local Radio |url=https://radiowaves.fm/ire/database/kerry-pirates/ |website=Radiowaves Station Database |access-date=6 June 2024}}</ref> |
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Causeway village is the home of Causeway Comprehensive School which is renowned for its agricultural success. |
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Shannonside Local Radio operated from Causeway in 1987. |
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According to 2022 census figures, the population of Causeway was 220, a decrease from the 257 inhabitants recorded in the [[2016 census of Ireland|2016 census]].<ref name="census"/> |
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The 2010 Kerry [[Fleadh Cheoil]] took place in Causeway from June 23rd to June 27th. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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* [[List of towns and villages in the Republic of Ireland|List of towns and villages in Ireland]] |
* [[List of towns and villages in the Republic of Ireland|List of towns and villages in Ireland]] |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.acathletic.com/ AC Athletic] Soccer club from Causeway who play in the Kerry District League. |
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*[http://www.carolineleahy.com/ Caroline Leahy Design & Image] |
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*[http://www.irelands-directory.com/Kerry/Causeway/Tourism/photos.html Photos of Causeway] |
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*[http://www.causewayironcraft.com/ Causeway Iron Craft] |
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*[http://www.kerryfleadh2010.com/ 2010 Kerry Fleadh Cheoil] The Kerry Fleadh Cheoil took place in Causeway in 2010 and again in 2011. |
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*[http://www.dairymaster.com Dairymaster.com - Dairymaster is the major employer in the area - making and exporting milking machines] |
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*[http://www.philipodwyer.ie/ Philip O'Dwyer Agricultural Consultants] |
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{{County Kerry}} |
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[[Category:Towns and villages in County Kerry]] |
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Latest revision as of 19:50, 16 June 2024
Causeway
An Tóchar | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 52°24′52″N 09°43′59″W / 52.41444°N 9.73306°W | |
Country | Ireland |
Province | Munster |
County | County Kerry |
Elevation | 22 m (72 ft) |
Population | 220 |
Causeway (Irish: an Tóchar / Ceann an Tóchar, historically anglicised as Kantogher)[2] is a village in County Kerry in Ireland. In the village there is one shop/post office, two hairdressers, a fast food outlet, a funeral home, a bakery and four pubs. Other amenities in the area include a GAA pitch, health centre, church, primary school, and a secondary school.[3]
Education
[edit]Causeway Comprehensive School is a co-educational school offering a complete second-level education to pupils from Kerryhead to Lisselton and from Ardfert to Dromclough.[4]
Geography
[edit]Causeway is approximately 16 miles (26 km) from Tralee on the R551 regional road. Causeway Parish is bordered to the south by Ardfert/Kilmoyley, to the west by Ballyheigue and to the northeast Ballyduff. To the north is the Shannon Estuary and the cliffs of Meenogahane.
History
[edit]"An Tóchar" is Irish for "(the) causeway".[2] The village was founded on an ancient Celtic roadway which originated in the neighbouring parish of Ballyheigue and was reputed to have ended in Tara, seat of the High-Kings of Ireland.[citation needed]
Shannonside Local Radio operated from Causeway from May, 1987 to May, 1988.[5]
According to 2022 census figures, the population of Causeway was 220, a decrease from the 257 inhabitants recorded in the 2016 census.[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Causeway". CSO.ie. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
- ^ a b "An Tóchar / Causeway (see archival records)". logainm.ie. Placenames Database of Ireland. Retrieved 25 December 2020.
- ^ "County Kerry Wastewater and Sludge Strategy" (PDF). Environmental Protection Agency, Ireland. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
- ^ "About Our School". Causeway Comprehensive School. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
- ^ "Shannonside Local Radio". Radiowaves Station Database. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
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