Tralee (Irish: Tr L) is the county town of County Kerry in Ireland. It is situated in the southwest corner of Ireland. The name Tralee comes from the Irish Tr L, or Tr Laoi, which means “strand of the Lee” (river), although some believe it comes from the Irish Tr Liath meaning “grey strand”. The town is situated at the neck of the Dingle Peninsula.
History
The town was founded in the 13th century by Anglo-Normans and was a stronghold of the Earls of Desmond. A medieval castle and Domincan Friary were located in the town. The mediaeval town was burnt in 1580 in retribution for a revolt against Elizabeth I. Tralee was granted to Edward Denny by Elizabeth I in 1587 and subsequently created by royal charter in 1613.
A monument commemerating the 1798 rebellion – a statue of a Pikeman by Albert Power stands in Denny Street.
The modern layout of Tralee was created in the 19th Century. Denny Street a wide Georgian street was completed in 1826 on the site of the old castle.
Related Travel Information
Kilflynn (Irish: Cill Flainn) is a village north of Tralee, in north County Kerry, Ireland. The village is just off the N69 road from Listowel to Tralee.
Newcastle West (An Caisleán Nua in Irish) is a town in County Limerick, Ireland. The town is the largest town in County Limerick, excluding Limerick city. It is located on the N21 road from Limerick to Tralee. The town was once connected to the railway network, along what was known as the "North Kerry" line, from Limerick city to Tralee, via Listowel.
Killarney (Cill Airne, "The church of the sloes") is a town in Co. Kerry, south-western Ireland. The town is in a deep valley in the MacGillicuddy Reeks, beside the Lakes of Killarney, part of the Killarney National Park. The town is also famous for its history, as well as the cathedral it is also home to Ross Castle, Muckross Abbey and Innisfallen Island, the location of a ruined monastery.
Because of its natural and historical interest, and its close proximity to the Dingle peninsula, Skelligs and Ring of Kerry it is a popular tourist town.
The population of Killarney as per Census
Listowel (Lios Tuathail, "Tuthail's fort", in Irish) is a market town in County Kerry, Ireland, and is situated on the River Feale, 28 km (17 miles) from the county town, Tralee.
The combined population of Listowel Urban and Rural Districts is 22,668; the town itself has a population of 3,589 (CSO census 2002).
A famous horseracing meet takes place here annually, usually in the last week of September.
Listowel is also famous for hosting an annual Writers' Week. A number of nationally known playwrights and authors have lived there, including John B. Keane and Brian McMahon.
Geography
Listowel is 15 km (8 miles) from Ballybunion,
Millstreet (Sráid an Mhuilinn in Irish) is a village in west County Cork, Ireland with a population of approximately 1,500. The Eurovision Song Contest was held in Millstreet in 1993. The town is situated on the Mallow–Killarney–Tralee line of the Irish railway network. The town's Catholic church is dedicated to St Patrick.
