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Ennistimon

Munster, Ireland · Europe

About Ennistimon

Ennistimon works well as a base: 25 minutes from Ennis, 19km from The Burren.

Ennistimon is a town located in Munster, Ireland. With a population of 1,045, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Ennistimon 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 Ennistimon to your route.

About Ennistimon

CBS Ennistymon is an all-boys secondary school located in Ennistymon, County Clare. It was founded in 1824 by Edmund Ignatius Rice and is one of the oldest Christian Brothers schools in Ireland. It is also the only all-boys school in County Clare. The last brother to be principal (Brother Ned Hayden) left the school

Read more in 1996; Micheál Ó Maolchaoin was acting principal for 2 years and then became the first lay principal of the school. The current secondary school was built in 1974; a primary school was opened in 1939 and was closed in early 2000.

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Where is Ennistimon located?

Ennistimon is located in Munster, Ireland, Europe. The coordinates are 52.9447 latitude, -9.2922 longitude.

What is the population of Ennistimon?

Ennistimon has a population of approximately 1,045 people, making it a town in Ireland.

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Quick Information

Population
1,045
Continent
Europe
Country
Ireland
Region
Munster
Timezone
Europe/Dublin
Coordinates
52.9447, -9.2922

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 Ennistimon

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Cliffs of Moher

Spectacular sea cliffs rising 214 metres above the Atlantic Ocean on Ireland's west coast.

10 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Cliffs of Moher Viewing Platform

Ireland's most visited natural attraction with 700-foot sea cliffs stretching for 8 miles along the Atlantic coast of County Clare.

10 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Cliffs of Moher Coastal Walk

Dramatic 20km trail along the cliff edge from Hags Head to Doolin, offering ever-changing perspectives of Ireland's most famous sea cliffs.

12 km · about 20 min drive

ancient ruins

Poulnabrone Dolmen

A striking 5,000-year-old portal tomb standing stark against the limestone pavement of the Burren.

15 km · about 30 min drive

natural wonder

The Burren

Unique lunar-like karst landscape of 250 square kilometres where Mediterranean and Arctic-Alpine flowers grow side by side in limestone pavements.

19 km · about 20 min drive

national park

Burren National Park

Protected area of the Burren's extraordinary limestone landscape, where rare orchids bloom between ancient dolmens and ring forts.

21 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Aran Islands

Three windswept islands off the Galway coast where Irish is the first language, stone-walled fields stretch to dramatic cliff forts and time stands still.

34 km · about 40 min drive

ancient ruins

Dun Aengus

Spectacular prehistoric stone fort perched on the edge of a 100-metre cliff on Inis Mor, one of the finest examples of a Bronze Age fortress in Europe.

38 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Ennistimon

  • Right hereCliffs of Moher Viewing PlatformIreland's most visited natural attraction with 700-foot sea cliffs stretching for 8 miles along the Atlantic coast of County Clare.
  • Right hereCliffs of Moher Coastal WalkDramatic 20km trail along the cliff edge from Hags Head to Doolin, offering ever-changing perspectives of Ireland's most famous sea cliffs.
  • 40 kmWild Atlantic Way2,500 km coastal route along Ireland's rugged western seaboard
  • 61 kmLoop HeadWorking lighthouse on a wave-hammered peninsula tip where 60m cliffs, sea stacks and dolphins rival the Cliffs of Moher with a fraction of the crowds. The loop drive from Kilkee passes the Bridges of Ross blowholes.
  • 80 kmSky RoadA scenic loop above Clifden with sweeping Atlantic vistas over Clifden Bay and the islands of Connemara.
  • 80 kmDiamond HillA quartzite peak in Connemara National Park whose looped trail rewards walkers with sweeping coast and mountain views.

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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