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Athboy

Leinster, Ireland · Europe

About Athboy

Athboy is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Ballivor, 12km from Trim Castle.

Athboy is a town located in Leinster, Ireland. With a population of 2,397, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Athboy sits in Ireland, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/Dublin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Athboy to your route.

About Athboy

Athboy (Irish: Baile Átha Buí, meaning 'town of the yellow ford') is a small agricultural town located in County Meath. The town is located on the Yellow Ford River, in wooded country near the County Westmeath border. It is around 15 km west of Navan and 50 km north-west of Dublin. The town is in a civil parish of the

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Athboy offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Athboy located?

Athboy is located in Leinster, Ireland, Europe. The coordinates are 53.6233 latitude, -6.9143 longitude.

What is the population of Athboy?

Athboy has a population of approximately 2,397 people, making it a town in Ireland.

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Quick Information

Population
2,397
Continent
Europe
Country
Ireland
Region
Leinster
Timezone
Europe/Dublin
Coordinates
53.6233, -6.9143

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Ireland

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Athboy

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Trim Castle

Ireland's largest Anglo-Norman castle, used as a Braveheart filming location, with a massive 20-sided keep dominating the Boyne Valley.

12 km · about 25 min drive

ancient ruins

Newgrange

A 5,200-year-old passage tomb in Ireland's Boyne Valley, older than Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids, famous for its winter solstice illumination of the inner chamber.

30 km · about 35 min drive

racetrack

Mondello Park

Ireland's only permanent motorsport circuit, located in County Kildare and the home of Irish national racing since 1968.

42 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Dublin Zoo

Ireland's largest zoo in Phoenix Park, one of the oldest zoos in Europe, home to over 400 animals.

50 km · about 60 min drive

cathedral

St Patrick's Cathedral

Ireland's largest cathedral and national cathedral of the Church of Ireland, once led by Jonathan Swift.

53 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Athboy

  • 64 kmSally GapA high crossroads pass over the Wicklow Mountains amid blanket bog, with the famous Military Road running through.
  • 73 kmWicklow GapHigh mountain pass on the R756 across the Wicklow Mountains between Hollywood and Glendalough, following the medieval pilgrims' route of St Kevin's Road through wild granite moorland.

Driving in Ireland

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
~€2.10/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Athboy.

Ballivor

🇮🇪 Ireland

11 km awayPop. 1,809

Trim

🇮🇪 Ireland

11 km awayPop. 9,563

Kells

🇮🇪 Ireland

12 km awayPop. 4,820

Newtown Trim

🇮🇪 Ireland

12 km awayPop. 6,781

Navan

🇮🇪 Ireland

16 km awayPop. 24,545

Longwood

🇮🇪 Ireland

19 km awayPop. 1,581

Killucan

🇮🇪 Ireland

19 km awayPop. 1,370

Rathwire

🇮🇪 Ireland

19 km awayPop. 1,226

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