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Castlecomer

Castlecomer is a town in Leinster district, Ireland of about 1,456 people. Within 50 km by road there are 82 places to visit: 43 forts & heritage, 13 hill stations & viewpoints and 16 churches. The must-see places are Dunmore Caves, Foulksrath Castle and Jenkinstown Park.

52.8061° N, 7.2106° WPop. 1,456

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Within 30 km30 places
Within 50 km82
Must-see292
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Castlecomer

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:11 pm

87 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 Castlecomer
  2. Foulksrath Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. St. Lachtain's Churchchurch · 30 min
  4. Dunmore Cavescave · 1 hrs
  5. Clara Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Coorlaghan Ringfortheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Castlecomer
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Castlecomer?

Dunmore Caves (cave, about 10 km), Foulksrath Castle (heritage site, about 12 km), Jenkinstown Park (park, about 12 km), Coorlaghan Ringfort (heritage site, about 17 km), Killeshin Church (heritage site, about 18 km), St. Lachtain's Church (church, about 19 km).

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

82 places on Spotwander: 43 forts & heritage, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 churches, 5 other attractions, 2 treks.

Which is the nearest fort to Castlecomer?

Foulksrath Castle, about 12 km by road; Coorlaghan Ringfort (17 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Castlecomer?

Clomantagh Hill, about 27 km by road; Slievebawn (41 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Castlecomer?

Start in Castlecomer, visit Foulksrath Castle, then St. Lachtain's Church, then Dunmore Caves, then Clara Castle, then Coorlaghan Ringfort, and drive back — about 87 km by road in all.