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Ballyragget

Leinster, Ireland · Europe

About Ballyragget

Ballyragget sits on the route: 15 minutes from Castlecomer, 48km from Rock of Cashel.

Ballyragget is a town located in Leinster, Ireland. With a population of 1,082, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Ballyragget 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 Ballyragget to your route.

About Ballyragget

Ballyragget (Irish: Béal Átha Ragad, meaning 'mouth of Ragget's ford') is a small town on the river Nore in the north of County Kilkenny in Ireland. Ballyragget is on the N77 road, 18 km (11 mi) north of Kilkenny. As of the 2022 census, it had a population of 1,082 people.

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Where is Ballyragget located?

Ballyragget is located in Leinster, Ireland, Europe. The coordinates are 52.7889 latitude, -7.3303 longitude.

What is the population of Ballyragget?

Ballyragget has a population of approximately 1,082 people, making it a town in Ireland.

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Quick Information

Population
1,082
Continent
Europe
Country
Ireland
Region
Leinster
Timezone
Europe/Dublin
Coordinates
52.7889, -7.3303

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 Ballyragget

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

ancient ruins

Rock of Cashel

Spectacular group of medieval buildings perched on a limestone outcrop in Tipperary, including a round tower, Romanesque chapel and Gothic cathedral.

48 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Ballyragget

  • 66 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.
  • 72 kmThe VeeV-shaped hairpin pass on the R668 climbing to 610m through the Knockmealdown Gap between Clogheen and Lismore, ablaze with rhododendron in late May. Overlooks Bay Lough and the Golden Vale patchwork below.
  • 73 kmCopper Coast GeoparkA UNESCO Global Geopark along the R675 in Waterford, with coves and cliffs formed from old volcanic and mining ground.
  • 75 kmVale of AvocaA wooded river valley on the R752 in Wicklow at the meeting of the Avonmore and Avonbeg rivers.
  • 79 kmSally GapA high crossroads pass over the Wicklow Mountains amid blanket bog, with the famous Military Road running through.

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 Ballyragget.

Castlecomer

🇮🇪 Ireland

8 km awayPop. 1,502

Abbeyleix

🇮🇪 Ireland

14 km awayPop. 1,770

Kilkenny

🇮🇪 Ireland

16 km awayPop. 21,589

Rathdowney

🇮🇪 Ireland

18 km awayPop. 1,208

Urlingford

🇮🇪 Ireland

19 km awayPop. 1,038

Mountrath

🇮🇪 Ireland

25 km awayPop. 1,661

Ballylinan

🇮🇪 Ireland

26 km awayPop. 1,084

Bagenalstown

🇮🇪 Ireland

27 km awayPop. 2,837

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