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Dunmanway

Munster, Ireland · Europe

About Dunmanway

Dunmanway is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Clonakilty, 43km from Killarney National Park.

Dunmanway is a town located in Munster, Ireland. With a population of 1,655, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Dunmanway 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 Dunmanway to your route.

About Dunmanway

Dunmanway Castle (Irish: Dún Mánmhaí) was a late 15th century tower house that once stood on the north bank of the Sally (Saileach) River in the town of Dunmanway. It was the chief residence of the MacCarthys of Gleannacroim, before being forfeited in the late-17th century and granted to Cromwellian Lt-Colonel William

Read more Arnopp. Some speculation exists around the demolition of the building after it was sold to the Cox family in 1692, with some sources suggesting the stone was used for the erection of a nearby flour-mill.

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Where is Dunmanway located?

Dunmanway is located in Munster, Ireland, Europe. The coordinates are 51.7167 latitude, -9.1167 longitude.

What is the population of Dunmanway?

Dunmanway has a population of approximately 1,655 people, making it a town in Ireland.

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Quick Information

Population
1,655
Continent
Europe
Country
Ireland
Region
Munster
Timezone
Europe/Dublin
Coordinates
51.7167, -9.1167

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 Dunmanway

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Gougane Barra

A tranquil mountain lake with a tiny island chapel, source of the River Lee in the heart of West Cork.

17 km · about 20 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

waterfall

Torc Waterfall

Beautiful 20-metre cascade in Killarney National Park, set in ancient oak woodland at the base of Torc Mountain near Muckross House.

41 km · about 45 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Ladies View

A celebrated panorama over the Lakes of Killarney named for Queen Victoria's ladies-in-waiting who admired it.

41 km · about 50 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Old Head of Kinsale

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

42 km · about 50 min drive

national park

Killarney National Park

Ireland's first national park encompassing three famous lakes, ancient oak woodlands, the 15th-century Ross Castle and Ireland's only wild red deer herd.

43 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Muckross House

An elegant Victorian mansion and gardens beside Muckross Lake in Killarney National Park.

43 km · about 50 min 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.

44 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Dunmanway

  • 41 kmLadies ViewA celebrated panorama over the Lakes of Killarney named for Queen Victoria's ladies-in-waiting who admired it.
  • 42 kmOld Head of KinsaleA slender headland with a lighthouse and clifftop views where the Lusitania sank offshore in 1915.
  • 44 kmHealy PassA serpentine mountain road zigzagging over the Caha Mountains between Cork and Kerry on the Beara Peninsula.
  • 44 kmMoll's GapRocky mountain pass on the N71 between Kenmare and Killarney, a highlight of the Ring of Kerry with sweeping views towards the MacGillycuddy's Reeks and a famous Avoca cafe at the summit.
  • 48 kmGap of DunloeNarrow mountain pass carved by glaciers through the MacGillycuddy's Reeks, best experienced by pony trap or on foot along its 11-kilometre length.
  • 52 kmRing of KerryA 179-kilometer circular route around the Iveragh Peninsula showcasing Ireland's most spectacular coastal and mountain scenery.

Driving in Ireland

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
~€2.10/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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