Kilgarvan
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Kilgarvan
Kilgarvan ' onMouseout='HidePop("67162")' href="/topics/County_Kerry">County Kerry
, Ireland. It is situated on the banks of the Roughty River which flows into Kenmare Bay. By car, the village is a ten minute trip from Kenmare
, and thirty minutes from Killarney
.
in 1261 which reduced Norman power in Ireland for almost 300 years. The battle site is located in the townland of Callan .
Nearby the town are the ruins of Ardtully Castle. This house, built in castle style by Sir Richard Orpen in 1847, replaced a number of earlier structures, dating as far back as 1215. It was associated with a number of families including Carew, McCarthy, Dillon, Babbington and Conway. Only ruins remain as it was burned down in 1921. Directions on how to find the Castle are painted on the wall of a house on Kilgaravan Main Street.
The population of Kilgarvan decreased from 175 in 1996 to 156 in 2002. 2006 saw an increase to 164..
Kilgarvan has no local industry.
Kilgarvan's sewage treatment
plant was constructed in 1936, near the Roughty River.
According to the Kerry County Council, the lack of sufficient sewage treatment will be "a constraint on development in the village" until a new plant is completed. A new Sewerage treatment plant is currently planned for Kilgarvan, with phase one expected to begin in late 2008.
Millennium Forest at Rossacroo-na-loo.
Kilgarvan is home to a Motor Museum with a collection of vintage and classic cars.
Kilgarvan is centrally located between Kenmare and Killarney. Kilgarvan expects to see the introduction of broadband access in 2009 at the earliest. Kilgarvan does not have a public car park or public toilets. The roadway through the village forms part of the R569 regional road
from Kenmare
to Poulgorm Bridge.
, including Hurling
and Gaelic football
, are played in Kilgarvan; with Kilgarvan GAA
fielding several teams in a season. Kilgarvan retained its intermediate title in 2007 and made history by becoming the first Kerry
hurling team to win a Munster Club hurling game at any level in over forty years. Kilgarvan continued in the Munster Junior Club Hurling Championship
in 2008 and reached the Munster final becoming the first Kerry hurling team ever to do so. Kilgarvan has its own GAA pitch and facilities including an all weather training track and dressing rooms, extensive drainage work was carried out on the pitch in 2008.
is held on the Sunday of the August Bank Holiday Weekend
. The show has been held in the Fussa Townland
since 2007, having previously been held in the local GAA
grounds. Recent wet summers in Ireland have seen many shows cancelled and Kilgarvan Show had to be rescheduled in 2007 as a result of the wet weather.
s have been built in the Parish of Kilgarvan, all concentrated in the Incheese/top of Coom area close to the County bounds with Cork. Some claim that the turbines have caused disruption to television reception in Kilgarvan.. When these turbines are fully completed, Kilgarvan will be home to the largest onshore wind turbine project in Ireland.
.
Máirín Quill
a former politician who served as a TD
and Senator for the Progressive Democrats
is originally from Kilgarvan.
Sir Richard Orpen lived in Kilgarvan during the 19th century and was a grandfather of the famous painter Sir William Orpen
and a brother of Dr. Charles Orpen who founded the institute for the deaf and mute at Glasnevin, Dublin.
Kilgarvan is the home of the Healy-Rae family which includes Jackie Healy-Rae
, TD
and his two sons Councillors Danny Healy-Rae and Michael Healy-Rae.
which was shot primarily in Cork but featured a part filmed in (Meeng Voor,) near the top of Borlin in Kilgarvan.
operates bus services through Kilgarvan as part of its varied routes. Killarney Train station
is the closest rail link to Kilgarvan. The closest airports to Kilgarvan are Kerry Airport
which is 30 miles (48 km) away and Cork Airport which is 54 miles (87 km) away. Further away are Shannon Airport
which is 104 miles (168 km) away and Dublin Airport
which is 204 miles (328 km) away.
Kilgarvan railway station opened on 4 September 1893 and closed on 1 February 1960.
Kilgarvan ' onMouseout='HidePop("67162")' href="/topics/County_Kerry">County Kerry
County Kerry
Kerry means the "people of Ciar" which was the name of the pre-Gaelic tribe who lived in part of the present county. The legendary founder of the tribe was Ciar, son of Fergus mac Róich. In Old Irish "Ciar" meant black or dark brown, and the word continues in use in modern Irish as an adjective...
, Ireland. It is situated on the banks of the Roughty River which flows into Kenmare Bay. By car, the village is a ten minute trip from Kenmare
Kenmare
Kenmare is a small town in the south of County Kerry, Ireland. The name Kenmare is the anglicised form of Ceann Mara meaning "head of the sea", referring to the head of Kenmare Bay.-Location:...
, and thirty minutes from Killarney
Killarney
Killarney is a town in County Kerry, southwestern Ireland. The town is located north of the MacGillicuddy Reeks, on the northeastern shore of the Lough Lein/Leane which are part of Killarney National Park. The town and its surrounding region are home to St...
.
History
Kilgarvan was the site of the Battle of CallanBattle of Callann
The Battle of Callann was fought in 1261 between the Normans, under John FitzGerald, 1st Baron Desmond, and the Gaelic forces of Fínghin Mac Carthaigh, King of Desmond, ancestor of the MacCarthy Reagh dynasty. MacCarthy was victorious...
in 1261 which reduced Norman power in Ireland for almost 300 years. The battle site is located in the townland of Callan .
Nearby the town are the ruins of Ardtully Castle. This house, built in castle style by Sir Richard Orpen in 1847, replaced a number of earlier structures, dating as far back as 1215. It was associated with a number of families including Carew, McCarthy, Dillon, Babbington and Conway. Only ruins remain as it was burned down in 1921. Directions on how to find the Castle are painted on the wall of a house on Kilgaravan Main Street.
Housing development
Kilgarvan has seen property development during recent years, probably to meet housing demand from those seeking an alternative to higher prices in nearby towns. Four new housing estates were built around the village in recent times.- Healy-Rae Park, located adjacent to the Mace supermarket
- Amelio Mews, located to the east of the village
- Lime Woods, located to the rear of the Mace supermarket & Post office
- Suiomh Alainn, located on Railway Road to the north of the village adjacent to the National School.
The population of Kilgarvan decreased from 175 in 1996 to 156 in 2002. 2006 saw an increase to 164..
Kilgarvan has no local industry.
Kilgarvan's sewage treatment
Sewage treatment
Sewage treatment, or domestic wastewater treatment, is the process of removing contaminants from wastewater and household sewage, both runoff and domestic. It includes physical, chemical, and biological processes to remove physical, chemical and biological contaminants...
plant was constructed in 1936, near the Roughty River.
According to the Kerry County Council, the lack of sufficient sewage treatment will be "a constraint on development in the village" until a new plant is completed. A new Sewerage treatment plant is currently planned for Kilgarvan, with phase one expected to begin in late 2008.
Amenities
Kilgarvan is home to a CoillteCoillte Teoranta
Coillte is a state-sponsored company in the Republic of Ireland, based in Newtownmountkennedy. Coillte is a commercial company operating in forestry, land-based businesses and added-value processing operations....
Millennium Forest at Rossacroo-na-loo.
Kilgarvan is home to a Motor Museum with a collection of vintage and classic cars.
Kilgarvan is centrally located between Kenmare and Killarney. Kilgarvan expects to see the introduction of broadband access in 2009 at the earliest. Kilgarvan does not have a public car park or public toilets. The roadway through the village forms part of the R569 regional road
Regional road
A regional road in Ireland is a class of road not forming a major route , but nevertheless forming a link in the national route network. There are over 11,600 kilometres of regional roads. Regional roads are numbered with three digit route numbers, prefixed by "R" A regional road in Ireland is a...
from Kenmare
Kenmare
Kenmare is a small town in the south of County Kerry, Ireland. The name Kenmare is the anglicised form of Ceann Mara meaning "head of the sea", referring to the head of Kenmare Bay.-Location:...
to Poulgorm Bridge.
Sport
Gaelic gamesGaelic games
Gaelic games are sports played in Ireland under the auspices of the Gaelic Athletic Association. The two main games are Gaelic football and hurling...
, including Hurling
Hurling
Hurling is an outdoor team game of ancient Gaelic origin, administered by the Gaelic Athletic Association, and played with sticks called hurleys and a ball called a sliotar. Hurling is the national game of Ireland. The game has prehistoric origins, has been played for at least 3,000 years, and...
and Gaelic football
Gaelic football
Gaelic football , commonly referred to as "football" or "Gaelic", or "Gah" is a form of football played mainly in Ireland...
, are played in Kilgarvan; with Kilgarvan GAA
Kilgarvan GAA
Kilgarvan is a Gaelic Athletic Association club in County Kerry, Ireland. They play in the Intermediate Hurling Championship and Division 1 county league. Kilgarvan play football in Division 5 of the county league and in the Kenmare District Board championship and County Novice...
fielding several teams in a season. Kilgarvan retained its intermediate title in 2007 and made history by becoming the first Kerry
Kerry GAA
The Kerry County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Kerry...
hurling team to win a Munster Club hurling game at any level in over forty years. Kilgarvan continued in the Munster Junior Club Hurling Championship
Munster Junior Club Hurling Championship
The Munster Junior Club Hurling Championship is an annual hurling competition played between the six best junior hurling clubs in the province of Munster in Ireland. The series of games are organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association and are played during the winter months...
in 2008 and reached the Munster final becoming the first Kerry hurling team ever to do so. Kilgarvan has its own GAA pitch and facilities including an all weather training track and dressing rooms, extensive drainage work was carried out on the pitch in 2008.
Events
The Annual Kilgarvan ShowAgricultural show
An agricultural show is a public event showcasing the equipment, animals, sports and recreation associated with agriculture and animal husbandry. The largest comprise a livestock show , a trade fair, competitions, and entertainment...
is held on the Sunday of the August Bank Holiday Weekend
Public holidays in the Republic of Ireland
These are the public holidays observed in the Republic of Ireland. Public holidays in Ireland may commemorate a special day or other event, such as Saint Patrick's Day or Christmas Day. On public holidays , most businesses and schools close...
. The show has been held in the Fussa Townland
Townland
A townland or bally is a small geographical division of land used in Ireland. The townland system is of Gaelic origin—most townlands are believed to pre-date the Norman invasion and most have names derived from the Irish language...
since 2007, having previously been held in the local GAA
Gaelic Athletic Association
The Gaelic Athletic Association is an amateur Irish and international cultural and sporting organisation focused primarily on promoting Gaelic games, which include the traditional Irish sports of hurling, camogie, Gaelic football, handball and rounders...
grounds. Recent wet summers in Ireland have seen many shows cancelled and Kilgarvan Show had to be rescheduled in 2007 as a result of the wet weather.
Energy
A considerable number of wind turbineWind turbine
A wind turbine is a device that converts kinetic energy from the wind into mechanical energy. If the mechanical energy is used to produce electricity, the device may be called a wind generator or wind charger. If the mechanical energy is used to drive machinery, such as for grinding grain or...
s have been built in the Parish of Kilgarvan, all concentrated in the Incheese/top of Coom area close to the County bounds with Cork. Some claim that the turbines have caused disruption to television reception in Kilgarvan.. When these turbines are fully completed, Kilgarvan will be home to the largest onshore wind turbine project in Ireland.
People
A famous former resident was New York Labour leader Michael J. Quill, founder of the Transport Workers Union of AmericaTransport Workers Union of America
Transport Workers Union of America is a United States labor union that was founded in 1934 by subway workers in New York City, then expanded to represent transit employees in other cities, primarily in the eastern U.S. This article discusses the parent union and its largest local, Local 100,...
.
Máirín Quill
Máirín Quill
Máirín Quill is a former Irish Progressive Democrats politician. She was a Teachta Dála for Cork North Central from 1987 to 1997....
a former politician who served as a TD
Teachta Dála
A Teachta Dála , usually abbreviated as TD in English, is a member of Dáil Éireann, the lower house of the Oireachtas . It is the equivalent of terms such as "Member of Parliament" or "deputy" used in other states. The official translation of the term is "Deputy to the Dáil", though a more literal...
and Senator for the Progressive Democrats
Progressive Democrats
The Progressive Democrats , commonly known as the PDs, was a pro-free market liberal political party in the Republic of Ireland.Launched on 21 December 1985 by Desmond O'Malley and other politicians who had split from Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, the Progressive Democrats took liberal positions on...
is originally from Kilgarvan.
Sir Richard Orpen lived in Kilgarvan during the 19th century and was a grandfather of the famous painter Sir William Orpen
William Orpen
Major Sir William Newenham Montague Orpen, KBE, RA, RHA was an Irish portrait painter, who worked mainly in London...
and a brother of Dr. Charles Orpen who founded the institute for the deaf and mute at Glasnevin, Dublin.
Kilgarvan is the home of the Healy-Rae family which includes Jackie Healy-Rae
Jackie Healy-Rae
Jackie Healy-Rae is a former Irish politician who served as an Independent Teachta Dála for the Kerry South constituency from 1997 to 2011.-Early and private life:...
, TD
Teachta Dála
A Teachta Dála , usually abbreviated as TD in English, is a member of Dáil Éireann, the lower house of the Oireachtas . It is the equivalent of terms such as "Member of Parliament" or "deputy" used in other states. The official translation of the term is "Deputy to the Dáil", though a more literal...
and his two sons Councillors Danny Healy-Rae and Michael Healy-Rae.
Film
Kilgarvan was featured in The Wind That Shakes the BarleyThe Wind That Shakes the Barley (film)
The Wind That Shakes the Barley is a 2006 Irish war drama film directed by Ken Loach, set during the Irish War of Independence and the Irish Civil War...
which was shot primarily in Cork but featured a part filmed in (Meeng Voor,) near the top of Borlin in Kilgarvan.
Transport
Bus ÉireannBus Éireann
Bus Éireann provides bus services in Ireland with the exception of those operated entirely within the Dublin Region, which are provided by Dublin Bus. Bus Éireann, established as a separate company in 1987, is a subsidiary of Córas Iompair Éireann. The logo of Bus Éireann incorporates a red Irish...
operates bus services through Kilgarvan as part of its varied routes. Killarney Train station
Killarney railway station
Killarney railway station serves the town of Killarney in County Kerry. It is situated next to the bus station and the Killarney outlet centre. The station has a moderately large stone building on the southside of the main platform, and a short overall roof. Since the platform was extended during...
is the closest rail link to Kilgarvan. The closest airports to Kilgarvan are Kerry Airport
Kerry Airport
-Ground transportation:Kerry Airport is approximately from both Cork and Limerick. Iarnród Éireann's Farranfore railway station is located to the south with services to Killarney, Tralee, Cork and Dublin....
which is 30 miles (48 km) away and Cork Airport which is 54 miles (87 km) away. Further away are Shannon Airport
Shannon Airport
Shannon Airport, is one of the Republic of Ireland's three primary airports along with Dublin and Cork. In 2010 around 1,750,000 passengers passed through the airport, making it the third busiest airport in the Republic of Ireland after Dublin and Cork, and the fifth busiest airport on the island...
which is 104 miles (168 km) away and Dublin Airport
Dublin Airport
Dublin Airport, , is operated by the Dublin Airport Authority. Located in Collinstown, in the Fingal part of County Dublin, 18.4 million passengers passed through the airport in 2010, making it the busiest airport in the Republic of Ireland, followed by Cork and Shannon...
which is 204 miles (328 km) away.
Kilgarvan railway station opened on 4 September 1893 and closed on 1 February 1960.
See also
- List of towns and villages in Ireland