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Finglas

Leinster, Ireland · Europe

About Finglas

Finglas works well as a base: 5 minutes from Drumcondra, 28km from Powerscourt Waterfall.

Finglas is a town located in Leinster, Ireland. With a population of 19,768, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Finglas 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 Finglas to your route.

About Finglas

Finglas (; Irish: Fionnghlas, meaning 'clear streamlet') is a northwestern outer suburb of Dublin, Ireland. It lies close to Junction 5 of the M50 motorway, and the N2 road. Nearby suburbs include Glasnevin and Ballymun; Dublin Airport is seven km (4.3 mi) to the north. Finglas lies mainly in the postal district of

Read more Dublin 11. Finglas is the core of a civil parish of the same name in the barony of Castleknock.

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Finglas offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Finglas located?

Finglas is located in Leinster, Ireland, Europe. The coordinates are 53.3892 latitude, -6.2969 longitude.

What is the population of Finglas?

Finglas has a population of approximately 19,768 people, making it a town in Ireland.

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Quick Information

Population
19,768
Continent
Europe
Country
Ireland
Region
Leinster
Timezone
Europe/Dublin
Coordinates
53.3892, -6.2969

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 Finglas

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Dublin Zoo

Ireland's largest zoo in Phoenix Park, one of the oldest zoos in Europe, home to over 400 animals.

4 km · about 5 min drive

cathedral

St Patrick's Cathedral

Ireland's largest cathedral and national cathedral of the Church of Ireland, once led by Jonathan Swift.

6 km · about 10 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Howth Cliff Walk

A looped cliff path around Howth Head with views to Ireland's Eye and the Wicklow mountains, easily reached from Dublin.

16 km · about 30 min drive

waterfall

Powerscourt Waterfall

Ireland's highest waterfall at 121 metres, cascading down a rock face in the beautiful Powerscourt Estate in the Wicklow Mountains.

28 km · about 30 min drive

mountain pass

Sally Gap

A high crossroads pass over the Wicklow Mountains amid blanket bog, with the famous Military Road running through.

28 km · about 30 min drive

ancient ruins

Hill of Tara

The ceremonial seat of the High Kings of Ireland, a set of grassy earthworks with the Lia Fáil standing stone on top.

30 km · about 35 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Lough Tay (Guinness Lake)

A dark lake with a pale sand beach at one end, viewed from the R759 above; used as the Viking village in the series Vikings.

31 km · about 35 min drive

racetrack

Mondello Park

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

33 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Finglas

  • 16 kmHowth Cliff WalkA looped cliff path around Howth Head with views to Ireland's Eye and the Wicklow mountains, easily reached from Dublin.
  • 28 kmSally GapA high crossroads pass over the Wicklow Mountains amid blanket bog, with the famous Military Road running through.
  • 31 kmLough Tay (Guinness Lake)A dark lake with a pale sand beach at one end, viewed from the R759 above; used as the Viking village in the series Vikings.
  • 39 kmWicklow GapHigh mountain pass on the R756 across the Wicklow Mountains between Hollywood and Glendalough, following the medieval pilgrims' route of St Kevin's Road through wild granite moorland.
  • 43 kmThe Spinc, GlendaloughA boardwalk ridge walk high above the Upper Lake at Glendalough, climbing beside the Poulanass waterfall.
  • 59 kmVale of AvocaA wooded river valley on the R752 in Wicklow at the meeting of the Avonmore and Avonbeg rivers.

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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