Causeway, County Kerry
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Causeway (An Tóchar in Irish) is a village in County Kerry in the province of Munster, Republic of Ireland. Causeway has a population of 251 (CSO 2002).
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[edit] Geography
Causeway is approximately 13 miles from Tralee. Causeway Parish is bordered to the south by Ardfert/Kilmoyley, to the west by Ballyheigue and to the east Ballyduff. To the north is the Shannon Estuary with the spectacular cliffs of Meenogahane.
[edit] History
An Tóchar is old Irish for "roadway", 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. Shannonside Local Radio operated from Causeway in 1987.
[edit] Additional information
Causeway village is the home of Causeway Comprehensive School which is reknowed for its sporting and academic success.
[edit] External links
- AC Athletic Soccer club from Causeway who play in the Kerry District League.
- Causeway GAA
- Caroline Leahy Design & Image
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