Kelligrews
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Kelligrews is a former town in Newfoundland and Labrador. In 1971, it became part of Conception Bay South. Settlement in Kelligrews began in the 1800's and was connected to St. John's, the province's capital by road in 1850's and the population grew from 78 to 150. It was later connected to St. John's by rail and to Harbour Grace. The community continued to grow and by 1961 had a population of over 1000 people.
Kelligews is noted for an annual festival called the Kelligrews Soiree, celebrated in a Newfoundland folk song of the same name.
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