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Castleblayney

Ulster, Ireland · Europe

About Castleblayney

Castleblayney sits on the route: 20 minutes from Crossmaglen, 53km from Tollymore Forest Park.

Castleblayney is a town located in Ulster, Ireland. With a population of 3,607, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Castleblayney 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 Castleblayney to your route.

About Castleblayney

Castleblayney (; Irish: Baile na Lorgan) is a town in County Monaghan, Ireland. The town had a population of 3,926 as of the 2022 census. Castleblayney is near the border with County Armagh in Northern Ireland, and lies on the N2 road from Dublin to Derry and Letterkenny.

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Where is Castleblayney located?

Castleblayney is located in Ulster, Ireland, Europe. The coordinates are 54.1167 latitude, -6.7333 longitude.

What is the population of Castleblayney?

Castleblayney has a population of approximately 3,607 people, making it a town in Ireland.

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Quick Information

Population
3,607
Continent
Europe
Country
Ireland
Region
Ulster
Timezone
Europe/Dublin
Coordinates
54.1167, -6.7333

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 Castleblayney

3 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.

50 km · about 60 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.

53 km · about 60 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.

53 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Castleblayney

  • 53 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.
  • 67 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

Other places to explore near Castleblayney.

Crossmaglen

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9 km awayPop. 1,415

Ballybay

🇮🇪 Ireland

11 km awayPop. 1,329

Newtownhamilton

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

13 km awayPop. 2,836

Keady

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

15 km awayPop. 3,171

Carrickmacross

🇮🇪 Ireland

16 km awayPop. 5,032

Monaghan

🇮🇪 Ireland

21 km awayPop. 7,894

Cootehill

🇮🇪 Ireland

23 km awayPop. 1,853

Kingscourt

🇮🇪 Ireland

24 km awayPop. 2,499

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