Kerrykeel (Irish: An Cheathrú Chaol, meaning 'the narrow quarter';[2] historically and in census returns Carrowkeel) is a small village in County Donegal, Ireland.
[citation needed] Amenities include Saint Colmcille primary school, a Garda station, Roman Catholic and Presbyterian churches, a post office, a grocery shop, butchers, and several takeaways and restaurants.
[6] During the summer period Kerrykeel sees an increase of tourists, with some staying in holiday rental homes in the area.
[citation needed] In 2013, Kerrykeel was mistakenly named the 'crime capital of Ireland' after a computer glitch at the Central Statistics Office.
With a population of approximately 400 people, Kerrykeel was said to have an increase in sexual assaults, burglaries and theft.