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Castlemartyr

Munster, Ireland · Europe

About Castlemartyr

Castlemartyr sits on the route: 15 minutes from Cloyne, 35km from Blarney Castle.

Castlemartyr is a town located in Munster, Ireland. With a population of 1,277, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Castlemartyr 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 Castlemartyr to your route.

About Castlemartyr

Castlemartyr (Irish: Baile na Martra, formerly anglicised as Ballymarter or Ballymartyr) is a large village in County Cork, Ireland. It is around 30 kilometres (19 mi) east of Cork city, 10 km (6 mi) east of Midleton, 16 km (10 mi) west of Youghal and 6 km (4 mi) from the coast. Approximately 1,600 people live in the

Read more village and its hinterland. It is situated on the N25 national primary road and the R632 regional road. The Kiltha River, a tributary of the Womanagh River, flows through the village. It is home to a number of community and sporting organisations, a 15th-century tower house (Castlemartyr Castle, now a ruin), and an 18th-century country house (Castlemartyr House, now a hotel).

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Where is Castlemartyr located?

Castlemartyr is located in Munster, Ireland, Europe. The coordinates are 51.9103 latitude, -8.0539 longitude.

What is the population of Castlemartyr?

Castlemartyr has a population of approximately 1,277 people, making it a town in Ireland.

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Quick Information

Population
1,277
Continent
Europe
Country
Ireland
Region
Munster
Timezone
Europe/Dublin
Coordinates
51.9103, -8.0539

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 Castlemartyr

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Blarney Castle

Medieval stronghold famous for the Blarney Stone, which legend says grants the gift of eloquence to all who kiss it while leaning backwards.

35 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Kinsale

A colourful harbour town of gourmet restaurants and yachts, gateway to the start of the Wild Atlantic Way.

40 km · about 45 min drive

mountain pass

The Vee

V-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.

40 km · about 45 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Old Head of Kinsale

A slender headland with a lighthouse and clifftop views where the Lusitania sank offshore in 1915.

47 km · about 55 min drive

coastal drive

Copper Coast Geopark

A UNESCO Global Geopark along the R675 in Waterford, with coves and cliffs formed from old volcanic and mining ground.

52 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Castlemartyr

  • 40 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.
  • 47 kmOld Head of KinsaleA slender headland with a lighthouse and clifftop views where the Lusitania sank offshore in 1915.
  • 52 kmCopper Coast GeoparkA UNESCO Global Geopark along the R675 in Waterford, with coves and cliffs formed from old volcanic and mining ground.

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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Cloyne

🇮🇪 Ireland

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Youghal

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15 km awayPop. 7,963

Whitegate

🇮🇪 Ireland

15 km awayPop. 1,154

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18 km awayPop. 12,800

Passage West

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20 km awayPop. 5,843

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