Killarney, West Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Killarney, West Virginia
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Unincorporated community
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coal scrip from Killarney, West Virginia
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 Killarney, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Killarney, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Raleigh |
| Elevation | 1,693 ft (516 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1541192 |
Killarney was a small, unincorporated community located in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States. An "unincorporated community" is a place that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town. Instead, it's usually part of a larger county. Killarney was situated about 5.5 kilometers (or 3.4 miles) south-southwest of the town of Sophia.
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History of Killarney
Killarney, like many places in West Virginia, was likely a coal town. These towns grew up around coal mines, providing homes and services for the miners and their families. The image in the infobox shows "coal scrip" from Killarney. Coal scrip was like special money that coal companies gave to their workers. Miners could only spend this scrip at stores owned by the coal company. This system was common in many mining communities in the past.
Over time, as coal mining changed or mines closed, many of these communities became smaller or were no longer officially recognized as populated places. Killarney is now considered a "former populated place" in West Virginia.
Notable People from Killarney
Even though Killarney was a small community, some notable people have connections to it.
Peggy O'Neal
One important person with ties to Killarney is Peggy O'Neal. She is known for her leadership roles in both sports and education.
Leadership in Sports
Peggy O'Neal made history in Australian rules football. From 2013 to 2022, she served as the President of the Richmond Football Club. This is a very popular sports team in Australia. She was the first woman to be president of an Australian Football League (AFL) club. Her leadership helped the team achieve great success, including winning multiple championships.
Leadership in Education
Beyond sports, Peggy O'Neal has also held a significant position in education. Since 2021, she has been the Chancellor of RMIT University. RMIT is a large and well-known university in Melbourne, Australia. As Chancellor, she acts as the head of the university's governing body, helping to guide its future and ensure its success.
