Castlegregory
Castlegregory (Irish: Caisleán Ghriaire, meaning "Griaire's Castle") is a village in County Kerry, Ireland. It is situated on the north side of the Dingle Peninsula, halfway between Tralee and Dingle. As of the 2016 census, Castlegregory had a population of 250.
Castlegregory
Caisleán Ghriaire | |
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Village | |
Main Street, Castlegregory | |
Castlegregory Location in Ireland | |
| Coordinates: 52°15′20″N 10°01′16″W | |
| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Munster |
| County | County Kerry |
| Population (2016) | 250 |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (WET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-1 (IST (WEST)) |
| Irish Grid Reference | Q617134 |
Castlegregory was named after a castle built by Gregory Hoare in the 16th century. It is the principal village in Lettragh, the name given to the northern side of the Dingle Peninsula.
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