Irish informal name for County Kerry in the southwest of Ireland. The nickname reflects Kerry's strong regional identity and cultural distinctiveness -- a sense of proud separateness that Kerry natives wear comfortably. It is well known across Ireland, particularly in the context of Gaelic football, where Kerry is one of the most dominant and historically celebrated counties in the sport.
He drove the whole way down to Kingdom County for the All-Ireland semi-final.
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Kingdom County is the informal nickname for County Kerry in Ireland — officially known as The Kingdom, a title the county has worn for centuries with zero modesty. The nickname reflects Kerry's proud sense of cultural distinctiveness, GAA dominance (Kerry football is practically a religion), and its rugged Atlantic landscape. Whether it's the Ring of Kerry, the Dingle Peninsula, or the sheer number of All-Ireland medals, Kerry has earned the right to call itself a kingdom. It's affectionate, self-referential, and taken very seriously by its residents.
She moved back to Kingdom County after years in Dublin and swore she'd never leave again.
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(Ireland, informal) County Kerry.
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