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Ballylinan

Leinster, Ireland · Europe

About Ballylinan

Ballylinan sits on the route: 10 minutes from Athy, 42km from Wicklow Gap.

Ballylinan is a town located in Leinster, Ireland. With a population of 1,084, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Ballylinan 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 Ballylinan to your route.

About Ballylinan

Ballylinan or Ballylynan (Irish: Baile Uí Laigheanáin) is a town in County Laois, about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) from the border with County Kildare in Ireland. The name means "Lynan's town", though exactly who Lynan was is now forgotten.

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Where is Ballylinan located?

Ballylinan is located in Leinster, Ireland, Europe. The coordinates are 52.9450 latitude, -7.0407 longitude.

What is the population of Ballylinan?

Ballylinan has a population of approximately 1,084 people, making it a town in Ireland.

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Quick Information

Population
1,084
Continent
Europe
Country
Ireland
Region
Leinster
Timezone
Europe/Dublin
Coordinates
52.9450, -7.0407

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 Ballylinan

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

racetrack

Mondello Park

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

40 km · about 45 min 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.

42 km · about 50 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.

48 km · about 55 min drive

mountain pass

Sally Gap

A high crossroads pass over the Wicklow Mountains amid blanket bog, with the famous Military Road running through.

53 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.

56 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Ballylinan

  • 42 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 kmSally GapA high crossroads pass over the Wicklow Mountains amid blanket bog, with the famous Military Road running through.
  • 56 kmVale of AvocaA wooded river valley on the R752 in Wicklow at the meeting of the Avonmore and Avonbeg rivers.

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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