Leinster district, Ireland

Places to visit near Prosperous

Prosperous is a town in Leinster district, Ireland, home to about 2,248 people. Within 50 km by road there are 228 places to visit — 64 forts & heritage, 60 churches, 30 hill stations & viewpoints and 29 parks. The must-see places are Church of Our Lady & St Joseph (1 km), St Michael and All Angels (6 km) and Clane Motte (6 km).

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

Prosperous at a glance

Location
Leinster district, Ireland
Population
about 2,248
Coordinates
53.2903° N, 6.7539° W
Places within 50 km
228 (228 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 Prosperous

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Forts & heritage near Prosperous

94 forts & heritage within 100 km of Prosperous. The closest is Clane Motte (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Prosperous

70 churches within 100 km of Prosperous. The closest is Church of Our Lady & St Joseph (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Prosperous

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

  • Seefin · viewpoint · Leinster · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Moanbane · viewpoint · Leinster · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Silsean · viewpoint · Leinster · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Kippure · viewpoint · Leinster · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Mullaghcleevaun · viewpoint · Leinster · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Tibradden Mountain · viewpoint · Leinster · ~40 km · Must-see

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Parks near Prosperous

33 parks within 100 km of Prosperous. The closest is Corkagh Park (28 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Prosperous

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Prosperous. The closest is Pollardstown Fen Nature Reserve (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Prosperous

6 beaches & coast within 100 km of Prosperous. The closest is Sandymount Strand (46 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Prosperous

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 24 km on the road.

  1. Start in Prosperous
  2. 1 km Church of Our Lady & St Joseph · church, Leinster
  3. 5 km St Michael and All Angels · church, Leinster
  4. 2 km Clane Motte · heritage site, Leinster
  5. 1 km Clane Friary · heritage site, Leinster
  6. 6 km Rathcoffey Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  7. 9 km Back to Prosperous

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From travellers near Prosperous

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How to reach Prosperous

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Prosperous by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6494Clane Motte (6 km)
    Churches6070Church of Our Lady & St Joseph (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3040Seefin (33 km)
    Parks2933Corkagh Park (28 km)
    Other attractions2425The Wonderful Barn (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens810Pollardstown Fen Nature Reserve (16 km)
    Beaches & coast26Sandymount Strand (46 km)
    Waterfalls23Pollaphuca Waterfall (28 km)
    Treks23Dublin Mountains Way (42 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Lough Tay (48 km)
    Museums22The Steam Musem (13 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Mosque of Tallaght (34 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Dalkey Island (56 km)
    Temples11Temple Bar (41 km)

    Prosperous: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Prosperous?

    Church of Our Lady & St Joseph (church, about 1 km), St Michael and All Angels (church, about 6 km), Clane Motte (heritage site, about 6 km), Clane Friary (heritage site, about 6 km), Rathcoffey Castle (heritage site, about 9 km), Jigginstown House (heritage site, about 12 km).

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

    228 places on Spotwander: 64 forts & heritage, 60 churches, 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 29 parks, 24 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Prosperous?

    Clane Motte, about 6 km by road; Clane Friary (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Prosperous?

    Church of Our Lady & St Joseph, about 1 km by road; St Michael and All Angels (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Prosperous?

    Seefin, about 33 km by road; Moanbane (36 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Prosperous?

    Start in Prosperous, visit Church of Our Lady & St Joseph, then St Michael and All Angels, then Clane Motte, then Clane Friary, then Rathcoffey Castle, and drive back — about 24 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Prosperous?

    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 Prosperous

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