ancient ruins
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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.
22 km · about 25 min drive
Leinster, Ireland · Europe
Balbriggan is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Skerries, 22km from Newgrange.
Balbriggan is a town located in Leinster, Ireland. With a population of 21,722, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Balbriggan 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 Balbriggan to your route.
Balbriggan (; Irish: Baile Brigín, pronounced [ˌbˠalʲə ˈbʲɾʲɪɟiːnʲ]) is a coastal town in Fingal, in the northern part of County Dublin, Ireland. It is approximately 34 km north of the city of Dublin, for which it is a commuter town. The 2022 census population was 24,322 for Balbriggan, making it the 17th-largestRead more
urban area in Ireland. The town formerly had an active textile industry, and was the site of a major episode in the Irish War of Independence.
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Balbriggan is located in Leinster, Ireland, Europe. The coordinates are 53.6085 latitude, -6.1831 longitude.
Balbriggan has a population of approximately 21,722 people, making it a town in Ireland.
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ancient ruins
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.
22 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Ireland's largest zoo in Phoenix Park, one of the oldest zoos in Europe, home to over 400 animals.
29 km · about 35 min drive
cathedral
Ireland's largest cathedral and national cathedral of the Church of Ireland, once led by Jonathan Swift.
30 km · about 35 min drive
castle
Ireland's largest Anglo-Norman castle, used as a Braveheart filming location, with a massive 20-sided keep dominating the Boyne Valley.
41 km · about 45 min drive
mountain pass
A high crossroads pass over the Wicklow Mountains amid blanket bog, with the famous Military Road running through.
50 km · about 60 min drive
waterfall
Ireland's highest waterfall at 121 metres, cascading down a rock face in the beautiful Powerscourt Estate in the Wicklow Mountains.
51 km · about 60 min drive
racetrack
Ireland's only permanent motorsport circuit, located in County Kildare and the home of Irish national racing since 1968.
54 km · about 60 min drive
April to October
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