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Waterville, County Kerry
Waterville (An Coireán in Irish) is a town in County Kerry, Republic of Ireland, situated on the west coast of Ireland, on the Iveragh peninsula. The town is sited on a narrow isthmus, with Lough Currane on the east side of the town, and Ballinskelligs Bay on the west, and the Currane River connecting the two.
The town name in Irish refers to the river, while the English refers to the town's situation. The N70 Ring of Kerry route passes through the town. Waterwille has a population of 538 (CSO 2002).
The town is famous for being a favorite holiday spot of Charlie Chaplin and his family (Lonxdon's Kerry Guide).
- See also: List of towns in the Republic of Ireland
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