Quilty, County Clare
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Quilty (Irish: Coillte, meaning 'woods'), historically Killty,[2] is a small fishing village between Milltown Malbay and Doonbeg in County Clare, Ireland. Lobster, salmon, bass, herring and mackerel are landed at Quilty, formerly known for its curing industry. The area was officially classified as part of the west Clare Gaeltacht, an Irish-speaking community, until 1956.
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Quilty
Irish: Coillte | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 52.8162°N 9.4555°W / 52.8162; -9.4555 | |
Country | Ireland |
Province | Munster |
County | County Clare |
Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 181 |
Irish Grid Reference | R016751 |
Website | Clare County Library |
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The Catholic Church, belonging to the parish Kilmurry Ibrickane, is the most prominent building, its round tower being visible for miles around the flat countryside. It was built in remembrance of the Leon XIII rescue.