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
Balrothery is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Skerries, 22km from Newgrange.
Balrothery is a town located in Leinster, Ireland. With a population of 2,017, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Balrothery 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 Balrothery to your route.
Balrothery (Irish: Baile an Ridire, meaning 'Town of the Knight') is a village and civil parish located in Fingal, County Dublin, Ireland. The town has historically been called Baile Ruairí in Irish (Town of Ruairí). The 2022 census population for Balrothery was 2,282.
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Balrothery is located in Leinster, Ireland, Europe. The coordinates are 53.5883 latitude, -6.1873 longitude.
Balrothery has a population of approximately 2,017 people, making it a town in Ireland.
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7 notable places within an hour's drive.
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.
27 km · about 30 min drive
cathedral
Ireland's largest cathedral and national cathedral of the Church of Ireland, once led by Jonathan Swift.
28 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.
40 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.
48 km · about 55 min drive
waterfall
Ireland's highest waterfall at 121 metres, cascading down a rock face in the beautiful Powerscourt Estate in the Wicklow Mountains.
49 km · about 55 min drive
racetrack
Ireland's only permanent motorsport circuit, located in County Kildare and the home of Irish national racing since 1968.
52 km · about 60 min drive
April to October
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