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Ballyhaunis

Ballyhaunis is a town in Connacht district, Ireland of about 2,312 people. Within 50 km by road there are 35 places to visit: 20 forts & heritage, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 1 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Errit Lough, Lough O'Flynn and Basilica of Our Lady of Knock.

53.7667° N, 8.7667° WPop. 2,312

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Within 30 km7 places
Within 50 km35
Must-see216
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Ballyhaunis

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:26 pm

97 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Ballyhaunis
  2. Basilica of Our Lady of Knockchurch · 30 min
  3. Kilcashel Stone Fortfort · 1.5 hrs
  4. Errit Loughlake · 45 min
  5. Lough O'Flynnlake · 45 min
  6. Dunmore Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Ballyhaunis
Today’s loopBallyhaunisStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ballyhaunis?

Errit Lough (lake, about 9 km), Lough O'Flynn (lake, about 11 km), Basilica of Our Lady of Knock (church, about 13 km), Kilcashel Stone Fort (fort, about 18 km), Dunmore Castle (heritage site, about 20 km), Saint Colmans Parish Church (church, about 20 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ballyhaunis?

35 places on Spotwander: 20 forts & heritage, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 viewpoint, 3 churches, 2 other attractions.

Which is the nearest fort to Ballyhaunis?

Kilcashel Stone Fort, about 18 km by road; Dunmore Castle (20 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Ballyhaunis?

Errit Lough, about 9 km by road; Lough O'Flynn (11 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ballyhaunis?

Start in Ballyhaunis, visit Basilica of Our Lady of Knock, then Kilcashel Stone Fort, then Errit Lough, then Lough O'Flynn, then Dunmore Castle, and drive back — about 97 km by road in all.