Listowel
Listowel is a market town in County Kerry, Ireland, lying at the foot of the Dunkerron Mountains on the Blue Lake valley. The 2022 census recorded a population of approximately 3,800 residents, although the wider catchment area serves a larger rural community.
The town was founded in the 17th century, with its earliest recorded name appearing as “Lis-án-eil” meaning
Listowel is best known for its annual literary festival, the Listowel Writers’ Workshop, which attracts writers,
Culturally, Listowel hosts several music and folk events, notably during the Féile an Phobail in August. The
Transport links include the N71 national secondary road connecting Listowel with Tralee and Westport, and a