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Bagenalstown

Leinster, Ireland · Europe

About Bagenalstown

Bagenalstown sits on the route: 30 minutes from Carlow, 52km from Wicklow Gap.

Bagenalstown is a town located in Leinster, Ireland. With a population of 2,837, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Bagenalstown 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 Bagenalstown to your route.

About Bagenalstown

Bagenalstown ( BAG-nəlz-town), officially named Muine Bheag (Irish: [ˌmˠɪnʲə ˈvʲaɡ]), is a small town on the River Barrow in County Carlow, Ireland.

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Where is Bagenalstown located?

Bagenalstown is located in Leinster, Ireland, Europe. The coordinates are 52.7003 latitude, -6.9618 longitude.

What is the population of Bagenalstown?

Bagenalstown has a population of approximately 2,837 people, making it a town in Ireland.

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Quick Information

Population
2,837
Continent
Europe
Country
Ireland
Region
Leinster
Timezone
Europe/Dublin
Coordinates
52.7003, -6.9618

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 Bagenalstown

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

mountain pass

Wicklow Gap

High 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.

52 km · about 60 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Vale of Avoca

A wooded river valley on the R752 in Wicklow at the meeting of the Avonmore and Avonbeg rivers.

53 km · about 60 min drive

ancient ruins

Glendalough

Atmospheric early medieval monastic settlement in a glacial valley in the Wicklow Mountains, with round tower, stone churches and tranquil lakes.

55 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Bagenalstown

  • 52 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.
  • 53 kmVale of AvocaA wooded river valley on the R752 in Wicklow at the meeting of the Avonmore and Avonbeg rivers.
  • 67 kmSally GapA high crossroads pass over the Wicklow Mountains amid blanket bog, with the famous Military Road running through.
  • 69 kmCopper Coast GeoparkA UNESCO Global Geopark along the R675 in Waterford, with coves and cliffs formed from old volcanic and mining ground.

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

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