- Listowel, John B. Keane (1928–2002), Prolific playwright, novelist, and humorist; one of Ireland’s most popular 20th-century writers, known for works like Sive, The Field (later a major film), and The Year of the Hiker; captured rural Irish life with wit and social commentary.
- New cemetery, Dunquin (Dún Chaoin), Peig Sayers (Peig Mhór) (1873–1958), Iconic Irish-language storyteller and memoirist; her autobiography Peig (dictated in Irish) is a classic of modern Gaelic literature and a staple in Irish schools, offering vivid insights into Blasket Islands life.
- Killegy Graveyard, Muckross, Killarney, Rudolf Erich Raspe (Author of The Adventures of Baron Munchausen), Buried in an unmarked grave. He died from a fever in November 1794 while working in the area.
- Saint John’s Cemetery, Balloonagh, Tralee, Tom Crean (Antarctic Explorer), Buried in the family plot at
- Muckross Abbey, Killarney, Eoghan Rua Ó Súilleabháin (18th-century Irish Poet).
- Muckross Abbey, Killarney, Aogán Ó Rathaille (18th-century Irish Poet), Buried in
- Muckross Abbey, Killarney, Piaras Feiritéar (17th-century Poet and Warrior).
- Kilmore Church and Cemetery, Valentia Island, John O’Sullivan (Fenian of 1867).
- Redford cemetery, Máirín Cregan (1891–1975), Republican activist (Cumann na mBan), writer, and memoirist; involved in the War of Independence and Civil War; authored children’s books and her memoir Aunt Mary Remembers.
- Currow, Jeremiah King (1868–1927) , Local historian, printer, and publisher; documented Kerry’s folklore, history, and antiquities through books and pamphlets.
- Ceann Trá: Iconic Kerry footballer Páidí Ó Sé (1955–2012).
- New cemetery, Tralee, Mary Agnes Hickson (1826–1899),Antiquarian and genealogist; compiled important records of Kerry and Irish history, including plantation-era documents
List of Graveyards in Kerry
Abbey Island (Derrynane), Abbeydorney (Kyrie Eleison Graveyard), Aghadoe Churchyard, Aghavallen Graveyard (Ballylongford), Aglish Graveyard (Killorglin), Aglish Graveyard (Minard), Annagh Graveyard (Blennerville), Ardcrone Graveyard, Ardfert Cathedral Graveyard, Asdee Graveyard, Ballinclogher Graveyard, Ballinvoher Graveyard, Ballinvoher (Ballydavid) Graveyard, Ballybunion (Killehenny Graveyard), Ballydavid (Kildreenagh Graveyard), Ballydonoghue Graveyard, Ballyduff Graveyard (Dingle Peninsula), Ballyferriter (Dunurlin Churchyard), Ballyheigue (St. James’ Churchyard), Ballymacelligott (Ratass Cemetery), Ballymacaquim Graveyard, Ballynacourty Graveyard, Ballynahaglish Churchyard (Ankail), Ballynakilly Graveyard (Glenbeigh), Ballyseedy Graveyard (Tralee), Ballywiheen Churchyard, Beheenagh Burial Ground (Brosna), Boolteens (Keel Graveyard), Brosna (St. Carthage’s Churchyard), Caherciveen (Holy Cross Cemetery), Caherdaniel (Derrynane Abbey Graveyard), Caragh Lake (St. Michael’s Churchyard), Castledrum Graveyard, Castleisland (Dysert Graveyard), Castleisland (Kilbannivane Graveyard), Castlemaine (Kiltallagh Churchyard), Church Island Graveyard (Lough Currane, Waterville), Churchill Graveyard (Tralee), Cloghane Graveyard (Dingle Peninsula), Clogher Graveyard (Ballymacelligott), Clogherbrien Graveyard (Tralee), Coad Graveyard, Cummer Graveyard (Ahane, Glencar), Curra Graveyard (Glenbeigh), Currans (St. John’s Churchyard), Dingle (Kildrum Graveyard), Dingle (St. Mary’s Churchyard), Dromavally Graveyard (Killarney), Dromod Graveyard (Waterville), Duagh Graveyard, Dunquin Graveyard (Dingle), Dysert Graveyard (Lixnaw), Feaghna Graveyard, Freemount Graveyard, Galey Graveyard (Listowel), Garfinny Graveyard (Dingle), Glenbeigh (Curra Graveyard), Glencar (Cummer Graveyard), Gortacollopa Graveyard, Gortagowan Graveyard, Gortdromakiery Graveyard, Inch Graveyard (Inch East), Keel Graveyard (Boolteens, Castlemaine), Kenmare (Old Graveyard), Kenmare (St. Patrick’s Churchyard), Kilbonane Graveyard, Kilcaragh Graveyard, Kilcolman Graveyard (Milltown), Kilconly Graveyard (Ballybunion), Kilcummin Graveyard, Kildrum Graveyard (Dingle), Kilfeighney Graveyard, Kilflynn Graveyard, Kilgarvan (St. Patrick’s Churchyard), Kilgobbin Graveyard, Killagha Abbey Graveyard (Milltown), Killaha Graveyard, Killahan Graveyard (Tonaknock, Abbeydorney), Killeentierna Graveyard, Killiney Graveyard (Castlegregory), Killorglin (Aglish Graveyard), Killorglin (St. Michael’s Churchyard), Kilmalkedar Churchyard (Dingle Peninsula), Kilmurry Graveyard (Listowel), Kiltallagh Churchyard (Castlemaine), Kiltomy Graveyard, Kiltrighnane Graveyard, Knockanure (Corpus Christi Churchyard), Knockbrack Graveyard, Knocknagashel Graveyard, Lauragh (St. Kilian’s Churchyard), Lerrig Graveyard, Liscahane Graveyard, Lislaughtin Abbey Graveyard (Ballylongford), Lisselton (St. John’s Churchyard), Listowel (St. John’s Churchyard), Listowel (Teampall Ban Famine Graveyard), Lixnaw (Dysert Graveyard), Lyracrumpane Graveyard, Milltown (Kilcolman Graveyard), Milltown (Killagha Abbey Graveyard), Molahiffe Graveyard, Muckross Abbey Graveyard (Killarney), Murhur Graveyard (Moyvane), Nohoval Graveyard (Ballymacelligott), O’Brennan Graveyard (Tralee), Rahela Graveyard, Rattoo Churchyard (Ballyduff), Reen Graveyard (Ballinskelligs), Sneem (St. Michael’s Churchyard), Stradbally Graveyard (Castlegregory), Tarbert (St. Mary’s Churchyard), Teeromoyle Graveyard, Templenoe Graveyard (Kenmare), Tralee (Ballyseedy Graveyard), Tralee (Clogherbrien Graveyard), Tralee (O’Brennan Graveyard), Tralee (Ratass Cemetery), Tralee (St. John’s Churchyard), Tuosist (St. Kilian’s Churchyard), Valencia Island (St. Derrynane’s Churchyard), Ventry (St. Catherine’s Churchyard), Waterville (Church Island Graveyard), Waterville (St. Michael’s Churchyard)
Graveyards
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County Kerry:
Ireland’s county Kerry is renowned for its dramatic landscapes, with the Ring of Kerry offering scenic drives past lakes and coastal cliffs. Killarney National Park features the serene Lakes of Killarney and historic Muckross House, while Dingle’s coastal trails and dolphin-watching opportunities add natural allure. Accessible by seasonal ferry, the Skellig Islands’ ancient monastic ruins make Kerry a compelling choice for outdoor adventure and history. Kerry is Ireland’s fifth largest county by size (4,701 square km) and 15th largest by population (156,458). Population peaked at 293,880 in 1841 and reached its lowest point, 112,785 in 1966. In terms of hospitality, Kerry is Ireland’s fourth most visited tourist county with around 877,000 international visitors per year.
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