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Castlepollard

Leinster, Ireland · Europe

About Castlepollard

Castlepollard sits on the route: 25 minutes from Oldcastle, 37km from Trim Castle.

Castlepollard is a town located in Leinster, Ireland. With a population of 1,163, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Castlepollard 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 Castlepollard to your route.

About Castlepollard

Castlepollard (Irish: Baile na gCros or Cionn Toirc) is a small town in north County Westmeath, Ireland. It lies west of Lough Lene and northeast of Lough Derravaragh and Mullingar. As of the 2022 census, Castlepollard had a population of 1,349 people.

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Where is Castlepollard located?

Castlepollard is located in Leinster, Ireland, Europe. The coordinates are 53.6793 latitude, -7.2974 longitude.

What is the population of Castlepollard?

Castlepollard has a population of approximately 1,163 people, making it a town in Ireland.

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Quick Information

Population
1,163
Continent
Europe
Country
Ireland
Region
Leinster
Timezone
Europe/Dublin
Coordinates
53.6793, -7.2974

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 Castlepollard

4 notable places within an hour's 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.

37 km · about 40 min drive

restaurant

Sean's Bar

Pub on the west bank of the Shannon in Athlone trading since around 900 AD: Guinness World Records lists it as Ireland's oldest. Excavated wattle-and-daub walls and centuries of coins are displayed inside; sawdust still on the floor.

51 km · about 60 min 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.

54 km · about 60 min drive

racetrack

Mondello Park

Ireland's only permanent motorsport circuit, located in County Kildare and the home of Irish national racing since 1968.

59 km · about 70 min drive

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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