Ballyheigue


Ballyheigue, officially Ballyheige is a coastal village in County Kerry, Ireland. It is approximately north of Tralee on the R551. It is a scenic locale which forms part of the Wild Atlantic Way and has many miles of beaches that connect to Banna Strand to the south, and Kerry Head to the north. It has an active community who run many events throughout the year including the Half on the Head in June and an annual summer festival in July.

Population

Ballyheigue had a population of 2,068 in 2016. Ballyheigue comprises the DEDs of Ballyheigue and Kerryhead.

Notable people