Connacht district, Ireland

Places to visit near Banagher

Banagher is a town in Connacht district, Ireland, home to about 1,653 people. Within 50 km by road there are 52 places to visit — 23 forts & heritage, 5 churches, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 10 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Eyrecourt Castle (11 km), Redwood Castle (12 km) and Birr Castle (14 km).

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Banagher, Ireland
Banagher, Connacht district, Ireland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Banagher at a glance

Location
Connacht district, Ireland
Population
about 1,653
Coordinates
53.1886° N, 7.9867° W
Places within 50 km
52 (52 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Banagher

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Banagher: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Banagher

114 forts & heritage within 100 km of Banagher. The closest is Eyrecourt Castle (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Banagher

29 churches within 100 km of Banagher. The closest is Clonmacnoise (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Banagher

21 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Banagher. The closest is Killinure Lough (39 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Banagher

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Banagher. The closest is Carroll's Hill (32 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Carroll's Hill · viewpoint · Leinster · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Farbreague · viewpoint · Leinster · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Stillbrook Hill · viewpoint · Leinster · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Barcam · viewpoint · Leinster · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Garraunbaun · viewpoint · Leinster · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Arderin · viewpoint · Leinster · ~35 km · Must-see

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Banagher

8 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Banagher. The closest is Carberry Island (38 km). Best time: september to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Banagher

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Banagher. The closest is Scohaboy Bog (30 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Banagher

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 67 km on the road.

  1. Start in Banagher
  2. 11 km Eyrecourt Castle · heritage site, Connacht
  3. 7 km Ballymore Castle · heritage site, Connacht
  4. 15 km Redwood Castle · heritage site, Munster
  5. 7 km Lackeen Castle · heritage site, Munster
  6. 13 km Birr Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  7. 14 km Back to Banagher

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How to reach Banagher

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Banagher by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage23114Eyrecourt Castle (11 km)
    Churches529Clonmacnoise (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs421Killinure Lough (39 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1016Carroll's Hill (32 km)
    Other attractions415Kilconnell Abbey (40 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves28Carberry Island (38 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens26Scohaboy Bog (30 km)
    Parks05Town Park (71 km)
    Treks13The Offaly Way (23 km)
    Museums13Athlone Castle (33 km)
    Beaches & coast02Mutton Island Lighthouse (89 km)
    Buddhist sites01Kilmacduagh Monastery (78 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Mary Mosque (85 km)
    Caves01Dunmore Caves (89 km)

    Banagher: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Banagher?

    Eyrecourt Castle (heritage site, about 11 km), Redwood Castle (heritage site, about 12 km), Birr Castle (heritage site, about 14 km), Lackeen Castle (heritage site, about 16 km), Ballymore Castle (heritage site, about 18 km), Clonmacnoise Castle (heritage site, about 19 km).

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

    52 places on Spotwander: 23 forts & heritage, 5 churches, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Banagher?

    Eyrecourt Castle, about 11 km by road; Redwood Castle (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Banagher?

    Clonmacnoise, about 19 km by road; Ballinasloe (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Banagher?

    Killinure Lough, about 39 km by road; Lough Derg (44 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Banagher?

    Start in Banagher, visit Eyrecourt Castle, then Ballymore Castle, then Redwood Castle, then Lackeen Castle, then Birr Castle, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Banagher?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Banagher

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Banagher’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Banagher on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.