Munster district, Ireland

Places to visit near Fethard

Fethard is a town in Munster district, Ireland, home to about 1,541 people. Within 50 km by road there are 82 places to visit — 36 forts & heritage, 14 churches, 10 hill stations & viewpoints and 2 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Kiltinan Church (5 km), St Mary's Church of Ireland (16 km) and Main Guard (16 km).

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Fethard, Ireland
Fethard, Munster district, Ireland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Fethard at a glance

Location
Munster district, Ireland
Population
about 1,541
Coordinates
52.4672° N, 7.6911° W
Places within 50 km
82 (82 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

Top places to visit near Fethard

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

121 forts & heritage within 100 km of Fethard. The closest is Kiltinan Church (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Fethard

40 churches within 100 km of Fethard. The closest is St Mary's Church of Ireland (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Fethard

32 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Fethard. The closest is Coumfea (33 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Fethard

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Fethard. The closest is Caher Abbey (24 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Fethard

8 beaches & coast within 100 km of Fethard. The closest is Mine Head Lighthouse (67 km). Best time: october to march.

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Treks near Fethard

7 treks within 100 km of Fethard. The closest is East Munster Way (23 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Fethard

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 77 km on the road.

  1. Start in Fethard
  2. 17 km Rathanadav · heritage site, Munster
  3. 13 km Moorstown Castle · heritage site, Munster
  4. 12 km St Mary's Church of Ireland · church, Munster
  5. 17 km Kilcash Castle · heritage site, Munster
  6. 13 km Kiltinan Church · heritage site, Munster
  7. 5 km Back to Fethard

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Fethard by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage36121Kiltinan Church (5 km)
    Churches1440St Mary's Church of Ireland (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1032Coumfea (33 km)
    Other attractions1123Main Guard (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens29Caher Abbey (24 km)
    Beaches & coast08Mine Head Lighthouse (67 km)
    Treks47East Munster Way (23 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves04Capel Island (82 km)
    Parks33Thurles Town Park (31 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Lough Cullen (54 km)
    Caves12Mitchelstown Cave (42 km)
    Temples11Temple Hill (50 km)
    Museums01Cobh Museum (100 km)

    Fethard: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Fethard?

    Kiltinan Church (heritage site, about 5 km), St Mary's Church of Ireland (church, about 16 km), Main Guard (attraction, about 16 km), Moorstown Castle (heritage site, about 16 km), Rathanadav (heritage site, about 17 km), Kilcash Castle (heritage site, about 17 km).

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

    82 places on Spotwander: 36 forts & heritage, 14 churches, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 other attractions, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Fethard?

    Kiltinan Church, about 5 km by road; Moorstown Castle (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Fethard?

    St Mary's Church of Ireland, about 16 km by road; Saint John's Cathedral (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Fethard?

    Coumfea, about 33 km by road; Kilclooney Mountain (33 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Fethard?

    Start in Fethard, visit Rathanadav, then Moorstown Castle, then St Mary's Church of Ireland, then Kilcash Castle, then Kiltinan Church, and drive back — about 77 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Fethard?

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

    Towns near Fethard

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