Carrickmacross, IrelandSt. Peter's ChurchPatrick Kavanagh CentreSt. Mochta's HouseWedge Tomb von LisnadarraghLoughbrackan FortBlaney Castle
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Carrickmacross

Carrickmacross is a town in Ulster district, Ireland of about 3,995 people. Within 50 km by road there are 54 places to visit: 34 forts & heritage, 7 churches and 1 parks. The must-see places are St. Peter's Church, Patrick Kavanagh Centre and St. Mochta's House.

53.9728° N, 6.7189° WPop. 3,995

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Within 30 km17 places
Within 50 km54
Must-see291
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

St. Peter's Church, church near Carrickmacross
Must-see

St. Peter's Church

Church · 11 km

Patrick Kavanagh Centre, church near Carrickmacross
Must-see

Patrick Kavanagh Centre

Church · 12 km

St. Mochta's House, heritage site near Carrickmacross
Must-see

St. Mochta's House

Heritage site · 14 km · Leinster

Places near Carrickmacross by type

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One day from Carrickmacross

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:45 pm

90 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 Carrickmacross
  2. Wedge Tomb von Lisnadarraghtomb · 1.5 hrs
  3. St. Peter's Churchchurch · 30 min
  4. Patrick Kavanagh Centrechurch · 30 min
  5. St. Mochta's Househeritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Loughbrackan Fortfort · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Carrickmacross
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Carrickmacross?

St. Peter's Church (church, about 11 km), Patrick Kavanagh Centre (church, about 12 km), St. Mochta's House (heritage site, about 14 km), Wedge Tomb von Lisnadarragh (tomb, about 16 km), Loughbrackan Fort (fort, about 19 km), Blaney Castle (heritage site, about 20 km).

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

54 places on Spotwander: 34 forts & heritage, 7 churches, 1 park, 4 other attractions, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest fort to Carrickmacross?

St. Mochta's House, about 14 km by road; Wedge Tomb von Lisnadarragh (16 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Carrickmacross?

St. Peter's Church, about 11 km by road; Patrick Kavanagh Centre (12 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Carrickmacross?

Start in Carrickmacross, visit Wedge Tomb von Lisnadarragh, then St. Peter's Church, then Patrick Kavanagh Centre, then St. Mochta's House, then Loughbrackan Fort, and drive back — about 90 km by road in all.