Kenmare (Irish: An Neidn) is a small town (pop. 1844 – CSO 2002) in the south of County Kerry, Ireland. The Irish name for the town ‘An Neidn’ translates into the English ‘The Little Nest’.
Kenmare lies on 2 of the more famous Irish tourist attractions, namely the Ring of Kerry and the Ring of Beara, approximately 22 miles (38 km) from Killarney.
The modern town was laid out in circa 1670 by the English nobleman Sir William Petty, 1st Marquis of Lansdowne. The three main streets that form a triangle in the centre of the town are called Main Street (originally William Street, after the Marquis), Henry Street (after the son of William) and Shelbourne Street, which was named after the Earl of Shelbourne.
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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
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It is known for the Borderland dance hall and more recently for the fact that tourists like to stop and get their photo taken by the town sign.
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Dunmanway (Dún Mánmhaí in Irish) is a small town (population approx 1500) in the south west of Ireland. It is the geographical centre of the region known as West Cork. It is probably most well known as the birthplace of Sam Maguire, whose name now graces the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Trophy.
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