- Causeway, County Kerry
Causeway (Irish place name|An Tóchar) is a village in
County Kerry in the province ofMunster , Ireland. Causeway has a population of 251(CSO 2002).Geography
Causeway is approximately 13 miles from
Tralee . Causeway Parish is bordered to the south byArdfert /Kilmoyley , to the west byBallyheigue and to the eastBallyduff . To the north is theShannon Estuary with the spectacular cliffs ofMeenogahane .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.Additional information
Causeway village is the home of Causeway Comprehensive School which is reknowed for its agricultural success.
External links
* [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]
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