Tuosist

Tuosist

Infobox Irish Place
name = Tuosist
gaeilge = Tuath O'Siosta
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province = Munster
county = County Kerry|

Tuosist ( _ga. Tuath O'Siosta) is a parish in the extreme south of County Kerry, Ireland sharing the Beara Peninsula with the neighbouring parishes of County Cork, with the Caha Mountains forming the border. The nearest town is Kenmare.

Local attractions include Uragh Stone Circle and Gleninchaquin Park.

The main local sport is Gaelic Football, organised by Tuosist GAA club. Phil O'Sullivan from Tuosist captained Kerry GAA to an All-Ireland Senior Football Championship title in 1924.

Saint Kilian, from County Cavan is the patron saint of the parish, he is believed to have departed from Tuosist on his mission to Würzburg, Germany. An annual Pattern takes places on July 8, his feast-day.


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