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Castlebellingham

Leinster, Ireland · Europe

About Castlebellingham

Castlebellingham is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Blackrock, 46km from Tollymore Forest Park.

Castlebellingham is a town located in Leinster, Ireland. With a population of 1,126, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Castlebellingham 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 Castlebellingham to your route.

About Castlebellingham

Castlebellingham (Irish: Baile an Ghearlánaigh) is a village and townland in County Louth, Ireland. The population of Castlebellingham-Kilsaran (named for the two townlands which make up the census area) increased from 721 inhabitants as of the 2002 census to 1,126 people as of the 2016 census.

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Where is Castlebellingham located?

Castlebellingham is located in Leinster, Ireland, Europe. The coordinates are 53.9008 latitude, -6.3903 longitude.

What is the population of Castlebellingham?

Castlebellingham has a population of approximately 1,126 people, making it a town in Ireland.

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Quick Information

Population
1,126
Continent
Europe
Country
Ireland
Region
Leinster
Timezone
Europe/Dublin
Coordinates
53.9008, -6.3903

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 Castlebellingham

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

ancient ruins

Newgrange

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.

24 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Mourne Mountains

Granite mountain range that inspired C.S. Lewis's Narnia, with the Mourne Wall traversing 15 peaks and sweeping views to the Irish Sea.

41 km · about 50 min drive

national park

Tollymore Forest Park

Northern Ireland's first state forest park at the foot of the Mourne Mountains, with Gothic arches, ancient trees and Game of Thrones filming locations.

46 km · about 55 min drive

castle

Trim Castle

Ireland's largest Anglo-Norman castle, used as a Braveheart filming location, with a massive 20-sided keep dominating the Boyne Valley.

48 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Castlebellingham

  • 41 kmMourne MountainsGranite mountain range that inspired C.S. Lewis's Narnia, with the Mourne Wall traversing 15 peaks and sweeping views to the Irish Sea.
  • 78 kmDundrod CircuitA 11.9km loop of Northern Irish country lanes still used for the Ulster Grand Prix motorcycle races, with jumps, stone walls and hedges inches from the racing line. Open public roads the rest of the year.

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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