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Ballybunnion

Munster, Ireland · Europe

About Ballybunnion

Ballybunnion is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Listowel, 51km from Conor Pass.

Ballybunnion is a town located in Munster, Ireland. With a population of 1,354, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Ballybunnion 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 Ballybunnion to your route.

About Ballybunnion

Ballybunion or Ballybunnion (Irish: Baile an Bhuinneánaigh) is a coastal town and seaside resort in County Kerry, Ireland, on the Wild Atlantic Way, 15 km (9 mi) from the town of Listowel. As of the 2022 census, Ballybunion had a population of 1,618.

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Where is Ballybunnion located?

Ballybunnion is located in Munster, Ireland, Europe. The coordinates are 52.5111 latitude, -9.6710 longitude.

What is the population of Ballybunnion?

Ballybunnion has a population of approximately 1,354 people, making it a town in Ireland.

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Quick Information

Population
1,354
Continent
Europe
Country
Ireland
Region
Munster
Timezone
Europe/Dublin
Coordinates
52.5111, -9.6710

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 Ballybunnion

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Loop Head

Working lighthouse on a wave-hammered peninsula tip where 60m cliffs, sea stacks and dolphins rival the Cliffs of Moher with a fraction of the crowds. The loop drive from Kilkee passes the Bridges of Ross blowholes.

18 km · about 20 min drive

beach

Brandon Bay

A vast sweeping sandy bay beneath Mount Brandon, a surf and beach hotspot on the Dingle Peninsula.

43 km · about 50 min drive

beach

Inch Beach

A 5km golden spit of sand reaching into Dingle Bay, beloved by surfers and walkers on the Wild Atlantic Way.

47 km · about 55 min drive

mountain pass

Conor Pass

One of Ireland's highest and most dramatic mountain passes, a narrow road climbing through the Dingle Peninsula's spine.

51 km · about 60 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Cliffs of Moher Coastal Walk

Dramatic 20km trail along the cliff edge from Hags Head to Doolin, offering ever-changing perspectives of Ireland's most famous sea cliffs.

52 km · about 60 min drive

castle

Ross Castle

A 15th-century tower house on the shore of Lough Leane, gateway to boat trips across Killarney's lakes.

53 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Cliffs of Moher

Spectacular sea cliffs rising 214 metres above the Atlantic Ocean on Ireland's west coast.

54 km · about 60 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Cliffs of Moher Viewing Platform

Ireland's most visited natural attraction with 700-foot sea cliffs stretching for 8 miles along the Atlantic coast of County Clare.

54 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Ballybunnion

  • 18 kmLoop HeadWorking lighthouse on a wave-hammered peninsula tip where 60m cliffs, sea stacks and dolphins rival the Cliffs of Moher with a fraction of the crowds. The loop drive from Kilkee passes the Bridges of Ross blowholes.
  • 51 kmConor PassOne of Ireland's highest and most dramatic mountain passes, a narrow road climbing through the Dingle Peninsula's spine.
  • 52 kmCliffs of Moher Coastal WalkDramatic 20km trail along the cliff edge from Hags Head to Doolin, offering ever-changing perspectives of Ireland's most famous sea cliffs.
  • 54 kmCliffs of Moher Viewing PlatformIreland's most visited natural attraction with 700-foot sea cliffs stretching for 8 miles along the Atlantic coast of County Clare.
  • 58 kmDingle PeninsulaRugged Atlantic peninsula with ancient beehive huts, dramatic Slea Head Drive, Gaeltacht culture and the westernmost point of mainland Europe.
  • 59 kmGap of DunloeNarrow mountain pass carved by glaciers through the MacGillycuddy's Reeks, best experienced by pony trap or on foot along its 11-kilometre length.

Driving in Ireland

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

When to drive here

April to October

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