Munster district, Ireland

Places to visit near Thurles

Thurles is a town in Munster district, Ireland, home to about 7,588 people. Within 50 km by road there are 72 places to visit — 34 forts & heritage, 14 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints and 3 treks. The must-see places are Thurles Town Park (1 km), Ballynahow Castle (7 km) and Holycross Abbey (8 km).

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

Thurles at a glance

Location
Munster district, Ireland
Population
about 7,588
Coordinates
52.6819° N, 7.8022° W
Places within 50 km
72 (72 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 Thurles

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

125 forts & heritage within 100 km of Thurles. The closest is Ballynahow Castle (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Thurles

39 churches within 100 km of Thurles. The closest is Derrynaflan Church (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Thurles

32 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Thurles. The closest is Devil's Bit Mountain (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Treks near Thurles

8 treks within 100 km of Thurles. The closest is Multeen Way (32 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Thurles

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Thurles. The closest is Caher Abbey (43 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Thurles

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Thurles. The closest is Lough Derg (58 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Thurles

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 62 km on the road.

  1. Start in Thurles
  2. 1 km Thurles Town Park · park, Munster
  3. 12 km Grallagh Castle · heritage site, Munster
  4. 14 km Liathmore Church Ruin · heritage site, Munster
  5. 18 km Loughmoe Court · heritage site, Munster
  6. 10 km Ballynahow Castle · heritage site, Munster
  7. 7 km Back to Thurles

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How to reach Thurles

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Thurles by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage34125Ballynahow Castle (7 km)
    Churches1439Derrynaflan Church (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints632Devil's Bit Mountain (22 km)
    Other attractions1021Holycross Abbey (8 km)
    Treks38Multeen Way (32 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens27Caher Abbey (43 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs07Lough Derg (58 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves04Inishcaltra Or Holy Island (63 km)
    Parks23Thurles Town Park (1 km)
    Caves12Dunmore Caves (47 km)
    Beaches & coast02Mine Head Lighthouse (98 km)
    Temples01Temple Hill (60 km)

    Thurles: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Thurles?

    Thurles Town Park (park, about 1 km), Ballynahow Castle (heritage site, about 7 km), Holycross Abbey (attraction, about 8 km), Loughmoe Court (heritage site, about 10 km), Liathmore Church Ruin (heritage site, about 11 km), Grallagh Castle (heritage site, about 12 km).

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

    72 places on Spotwander: 34 forts & heritage, 14 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 other attractions, 3 treks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Thurles?

    Ballynahow Castle, about 7 km by road; Loughmoe Court (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Thurles?

    Derrynaflan Church, about 13 km by road; Sacred Heart Church (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Thurles?

    Devil's Bit Mountain, about 22 km by road; Clomantagh Hill (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Thurles?

    Start in Thurles, visit Thurles Town Park, then Grallagh Castle, then Liathmore Church Ruin, then Loughmoe Court, then Ballynahow Castle, and drive back — about 62 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Thurles?

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

    Towns near Thurles

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