Rathkeale, IrelandArdagh FortKilmihill RingfortKilleen Cowpark ChurchDesmond HallDysert AenghusaKillulta Church
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Rathkeale

Rathkeale is a town in Munster district, Ireland of about 1,550 people. Within 50 km by road there are 54 places to visit: 28 forts & heritage, 7 churches and 1 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Ardagh Fort, Kilmihill Ringfort and Killeen Cowpark Church.

52.5244° N, 8.9381° WPop. 1,550

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Within 30 km19 places
Within 50 km54
Must-see238
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Ardagh Fort, fort near Rathkeale
Must-see

Ardagh Fort

Fort · 12 km

Must-see

Kilmihill Ringfort

Heritage site · 12 km

Killeen Cowpark Church, heritage site near Rathkeale
Must-see

Killeen Cowpark Church

Heritage site · 12 km

Places near Rathkeale by type

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One day from Rathkeale

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:27 pm

78 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 Rathkeale
  2. Ardagh Fortfort · 1.5 hrs
  3. Desmond Hallheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Kilmihill Ringfortheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Killulta Churchheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Killeen Cowpark Churchheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Rathkeale
Today’s loopRathkealeStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Rathkeale?

Ardagh Fort (fort, about 12 km), Kilmihill Ringfort (heritage site, about 12 km), Killeen Cowpark Church (heritage site, about 12 km), Desmond Hall (heritage site, about 15 km), Dysert Aenghusa (attraction, about 16 km), Killulta Church (heritage site, about 17 km).

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

54 places on Spotwander: 28 forts & heritage, 7 churches, 1 viewpoint, 4 other attractions, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest fort to Rathkeale?

Ardagh Fort, about 12 km by road; Kilmihill Ringfort (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Rathkeale?

Church of St. John, about 29 km by road; St Michael's (Limerick City Parish) (32 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Rathkeale?

Start in Rathkeale, visit Ardagh Fort, then Desmond Hall, then Kilmihill Ringfort, then Killulta Church, then Killeen Cowpark Church, and drive back — about 78 km by road in all.