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Kilkee

Munster, Ireland · Europe

About Kilkee

Kilkee is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Kilrush, 50km from Dun Aengus.

Kilkee is a town located in Munster, Ireland. With a population of 1,214, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Kilkee 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 Kilkee to your route.

About Kilkee

Kilkee (Irish: Cill Chaoi) is a coastal town in County Clare, Ireland. It is located in the parish of Kilkee (formerly Kilfearagh). Kilkee is midway between Kilrush and Doonbeg on the N67 road and is a popular seaside resort. The horseshoe bay is protected from the Atlantic Ocean by the Duggerna Reef.

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Where is Kilkee located?

Kilkee is located in Munster, Ireland, Europe. The coordinates are 52.6798 latitude, -9.6434 longitude.

What is the population of Kilkee?

Kilkee has a population of approximately 1,214 people, making it a town in Ireland.

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Quick Information

Population
1,214
Continent
Europe
Country
Ireland
Region
Munster
Timezone
Europe/Dublin
Coordinates
52.6798, -9.6434

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 Kilkee

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Loop Head

Working 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.

24 km · about 25 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.

33 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Cliffs of Moher

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

35 km · about 40 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.

36 km · about 40 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.

49 km · about 55 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.

50 km · about 60 min drive

ancient ruins

Dún Aonghasa

A prehistoric stone fort on a 100m cliff edge on Inis Mór, Aran Islands, reached by ferry from Rossaveel or Doolin.

50 km · about 60 min drive

ancient ruins

Poulnabrone Dolmen

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

53 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Kilkee

  • 24 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.
  • 33 kmCliffs 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.
  • 36 kmCliffs 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.
  • 67 kmConor PassOne of Ireland's highest and most dramatic mountain passes, a narrow road climbing through the Dingle Peninsula's spine.
  • 74 kmDingle PeninsulaRugged Atlantic peninsula with ancient beehive huts, dramatic Slea Head Drive, Gaeltacht culture and the westernmost point of mainland Europe.
  • 77 kmWild Atlantic Way2,500 km coastal route along Ireland's rugged western seaboard

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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