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Kanturk

Munster, Ireland · Europe

About Kanturk

Kanturk sits on the route: 20 minutes from Millstreet, 50km from Killarney National Park.

Kanturk is a town located in Munster, Ireland. With a population of 2,350, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Kanturk 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 Kanturk to your route.

About Kanturk

Kanturk (Irish: Ceann Toirc, meaning 'boar's head') is a town in the north west of County Cork, Ireland. It is situated at the confluence of the Allua (Allow) and Dallow (Dalua) rivers, which stream further on as tributaries to the River Blackwater. It is about 50 kilometres (31 miles) from Cork and Limerick, and lies

Read more just north of the main N72 road, 15 km (9 miles) from Mallow and about 40 km (25 miles) from Killarney. Kanturk is within the Cork North-West Dáil constituency.

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Where is Kanturk located?

Kanturk is located in Munster, Ireland, Europe. The coordinates are 52.1667 latitude, -8.9000 longitude.

What is the population of Kanturk?

Kanturk has a population of approximately 2,350 people, making it a town in Ireland.

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Quick Information

Population
2,350
Continent
Europe
Country
Ireland
Region
Munster
Timezone
Europe/Dublin
Coordinates
52.1667, -8.9000

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 Kanturk

8 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

Muckross House

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

45 km · about 50 min drive

castle

Ross Castle

A 15th-century tower house on the shore of Lough Leane, gateway to boat trips across Killarney's lakes.

45 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Gougane Barra

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

45 km · about 50 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.

48 km · about 55 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.

50 km · about 60 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.

51 km · about 60 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Gap of Dunloe

Narrow mountain pass carved by glaciers through the MacGillycuddy's Reeks, best experienced by pony trap or on foot along its 11-kilometre length.

56 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Kanturk

  • 51 kmLadies ViewA celebrated panorama over the Lakes of Killarney named for Queen Victoria's ladies-in-waiting who admired it.
  • 56 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.
  • 58 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.
  • 66 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.
  • 67 kmOld Head of KinsaleA slender headland with a lighthouse and clifftop views where the Lusitania sank offshore in 1915.
  • 73 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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