Leinster district, Ireland

Places to visit near Daingean

Daingean is a town in Leinster district, Ireland, home to about 1,037 people. Within 50 km by road there are 41 places to visit — 20 forts & heritage, 5 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints and 1 parks. The must-see places are Tyrrellspass Castle (15 km), Castlelost Castle (18 km) and Charleville Castle (20 km).

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Daingean, Ireland
Daingean, Leinster district, Ireland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Daingean at a glance

Location
Leinster district, Ireland
Population
about 1,037
Coordinates
53.2961° N, 7.2894° W
Places within 50 km
41 (41 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Daingean

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Daingean: 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 Daingean

112 forts & heritage within 100 km of Daingean. The closest is Tyrrellspass Castle (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Daingean

65 churches within 100 km of Daingean. The closest is Saint Paul's (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Daingean

39 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Daingean. The closest is Ridge of Capard (33 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Daingean

23 parks within 100 km of Daingean. The closest is Town Park (32 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Daingean

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Daingean. The closest is Lough Owel (40 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Daingean

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Daingean. The closest is Pollardstown Fen Nature Reserve (40 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Daingean

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 94 km on the road.

  1. Start in Daingean
  2. 21 km Grange Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  3. 22 km Castlelost Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  4. 7 km Tyrrellspass Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  5. 21 km Ballycowan Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  6. 3 km Charleville Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  7. 20 km Back to Daingean

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From travellers near Daingean

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Daingean by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage20112Tyrrellspass Castle (15 km)
    Churches565Saint Paul's (32 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints839Ridge of Capard (33 km)
    Other attractions224Emo Court (27 km)
    Parks123Town Park (32 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs29Lough Owel (40 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens27Pollardstown Fen Nature Reserve (40 km)
    Treks14The Offaly Way (37 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves04Turgesius Island (51 km)
    Museums03Athlone Castle (57 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Mosque of Tallaght (78 km)
    Waterfalls01Pollaphuca Waterfall (64 km)
    Caves01Dunmore Caves (78 km)
    Temples01Temple Bar (85 km)

    Daingean: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Daingean?

    Tyrrellspass Castle (heritage site, about 15 km), Castlelost Castle (heritage site, about 18 km), Charleville Castle (heritage site, about 20 km), Grange Castle (heritage site, about 21 km), Ballycowan Castle (heritage site, about 23 km), Rattin Castle (heritage site, about 23 km).

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

    41 places on Spotwander: 20 forts & heritage, 5 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 other attractions, 1 park.

    Which is the nearest fort to Daingean?

    Tyrrellspass Castle, about 15 km by road; Castlelost Castle (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Daingean?

    Saint Paul's, about 32 km by road; White Abbey (36 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Daingean?

    Ridge of Capard, about 33 km by road; Baunreaghcong (35 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Daingean?

    Start in Daingean, visit Grange Castle, then Castlelost Castle, then Tyrrellspass Castle, then Ballycowan Castle, then Charleville Castle, and drive back — about 94 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Daingean?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Daingean

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