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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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'''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>

==Education==
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>


==Geography==
==Geography==


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 pier of Meenogahane.
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.


==History==
==History==
"An Tóchar" is [[Old Irish]] for "the [[road]]". An old [[causeway]] in the area provides the English name. The village was founded by a group of settled [[Irish Traveller|travellers]] 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]].
"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}}


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>
Causeway village is the home of Causeway Comprehensive School which is renowned for its agricultural success.
Shannonside Local Radio operated from Causeway in 1987.


According to the 2006 Census figures, the population of Causeway Parish was 568, a decrease of 44 since 2002.
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"/>

The 2010 Kerry [[Fleadh Cheoil]] took place in Causeway from June 23rd to June 27th.

==References==
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==See also==
==See also==
* [[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]]

==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20060304003447/http://www.causewaygaa.com/ Causeway GAA]
*[http://www.acathletic.com/ AC Athletic] Soccer club from Causeway who play in the Kerry District League.
*[http://www.causewaygaa.com/ Causeway GAA]
*[http://www.carolineleahy.com/ Caroline Leahy Design & Image]
*[http://www.irelands-directory.com/Kerry/Causeway/Tourism/photos.html Photos of Causeway]
*[http://www.causewayironcraft.com/ Causeway Iron Craft]
*[http://www.kerryfleadh2010.com/ 2010 Kerry Fleadh Cheoil] The Kerry Fleadh Cheoil took place in Causeway in 2010 and again in 2011.
*[http://www.dairymaster.com Dairymaster.com - Dairymaster is the major employer in the area - making and exporting milking machines]
*[http://www.philipodwyer.ie/ Philip O'Dwyer Agricultural Consultants]


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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
Village
Crossroads at Causeway, County Kerry
Crossroads at Causeway, County Kerry
Causeway is located in Ireland
Causeway
Causeway
Location in Ireland
Coordinates: 52°24′52″N 09°43′59″W / 52.41444°N 9.73306°W / 52.41444; -9.73306
CountryIreland
ProvinceMunster
CountyCounty Kerry
Elevation
22 m (72 ft)
Population220

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

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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.[4]

Geography

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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

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"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

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Causeway". CSO.ie. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
  2. ^ a b "An Tóchar / Causeway (see archival records)". logainm.ie. Placenames Database of Ireland. Retrieved 25 December 2020.
  3. ^ "County Kerry Wastewater and Sludge Strategy" (PDF). Environmental Protection Agency, Ireland. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
  4. ^ "About Our School". Causeway Comprehensive School. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
  5. ^ "Shannonside Local Radio". Radiowaves Station Database. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
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