History
"An Tóchar" is Old Irish for "the road". An old causeway in the area provides the English name. The village was founded by a group of settled travellers on an ancient Celtic roadway which originated in the neighbouring parish of Ballyheigue and was reputed to have ended in Tara, seat of the High-Kings of Ireland.
Causeway village is the home of Causeway Comprehensive School which is renowned for its agricultural success. Shannonside Local Radio operated from Causeway in 1987.
According to the 2006 Census figures, the population of Causeway Parish was 568, a decrease of 44 since 2002.
The 2010 Kerry Fleadh Cheoil took place in Causeway from June 23rd to June 27th. Highlight of the 2010 Fleah Cheol was local man Cyril Dineen winning the Ceann Mor award
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