Munster district, Ireland

Places to visit near Mooncoin

Mooncoin is a town in Munster district, Ireland, home to about 1,166 people. Within 50 km by road there are 66 places to visit — 33 forts & heritage, 9 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints and 3 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Corluddy Castle (5 km), Viking Settlement Site (7 km) and Fiddown Island (8 km).

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

Mooncoin at a glance

Location
Munster district, Ireland
Population
about 1,166
Coordinates
52.2894° N, 7.2483° W
Places within 50 km
66 (66 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 Mooncoin

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

93 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mooncoin. The closest is Corluddy Castle (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Mooncoin

32 churches within 100 km of Mooncoin. The closest is St. Patrick's Church (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mooncoin

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mooncoin. The closest is Croughaun Hill (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Mooncoin

7 beaches & coast within 100 km of Mooncoin. The closest is Waterford Harbour (29 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mooncoin

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mooncoin. The closest is Fiddown Island (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Treks near Mooncoin

6 treks within 100 km of Mooncoin. The closest is South Leinster Way (36 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Mooncoin

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 43 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mooncoin
  2. 5 km Corluddy Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  3. 2 km Viking Settlement Site · heritage site, Munster
  4. 7 km St. Patrick's Church · church, Munster
  5. 1 km Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity · church, Munster
  6. 20 km Fiddown Island · island, Leinster
  7. 8 km Back to Mooncoin

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How to reach Mooncoin

    All places near Mooncoin by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mooncoin by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3393Corluddy Castle (5 km)
    Churches932St. Patrick's Church (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints621Croughaun Hill (18 km)
    Other attractions819French Tower (12 km)
    Beaches & coast37Waterford Harbour (29 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens36Fiddown Island (8 km)
    Treks26South Leinster Way (36 km)
    Parks13Jerpoint Park (32 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Great Saltee (59 km)
    Caves02Dunmore Caves (62 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Lough Cullen (13 km)
    Temples01Temple Hill (85 km)

    Mooncoin: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mooncoin?

    Corluddy Castle (heritage site, about 5 km), Viking Settlement Site (heritage site, about 7 km), Fiddown Island (island, about 8 km), St. Patrick's Church (church, about 12 km), French Tower (attraction, about 12 km), Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity (church, about 12 km).

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

    66 places on Spotwander: 33 forts & heritage, 9 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 other attractions, 3 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest fort to Mooncoin?

    Corluddy Castle, about 5 km by road; Viking Settlement Site (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Mooncoin?

    St. Patrick's Church, about 12 km by road; Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mooncoin?

    Croughaun Hill, about 18 km by road; Kilclooney Mountain (25 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mooncoin?

    Start in Mooncoin, visit Corluddy Castle, then Viking Settlement Site, then St. Patrick's Church, then Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, then Fiddown Island, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mooncoin?

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

    Towns near Mooncoin

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