Tralee

Tralee (Irish: Tr? L?) is the county town of County Kerry, in the southwest corner of Ireland. The name Tralee comes from the Irish Tr? L?, or Tr? Laoi, which means "strand of the Lee" (river), although some believe it comes from the Irish Tr? Liath meaning "grey strand". The town is situated at the neck of the Dingle Peninsula.

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The town was founded in the 13th century by Anglo-Normans and was a stronghold of the Earls of Desmond. A medieval castle and Dominican Friary were located in the town. The mediaeval town was burnt in 1580 in retribution for a revolt against Elizabeth I. Tralee was granted to Edward Denny by Elizabeth I in 1587 and recognised by royal charter in 1613.

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County Kerry: County Kerry (Irish: Contae Chiarra?) is a county in the southwest of Ireland, in the Munster province of the Republic of Ireland, informally referred to as The Kingdom. It has an area of 4,746 km? (1,832 square miles). The county town is Tralee. The county is bordered by County Limerick (east) a...

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