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Kill

Leinster, Ireland · Europe

About Kill

Kill works well as a base: 10 minutes from Sallins, 20km from Sally Gap.

Kill is a town located in Leinster, Ireland. With a population of 3,348, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Kill 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 Kill to your route.

About Kill

Kill (Irish: an Chill, meaning 'the church') is a village and parish in County Kildare, Ireland near the county's border with Dublin beside the N7. Its population was recorded as 3,818 people in the 2022 census. Kill is the birthplace of the Fenian John Devoy as well as home to two holders of the most senior ministry

Read more in the Irish government, the most powerful family in the 18th century Irish House of Commons and the birthplace of a leader of the opposition in the British House of Commons. The village won the European Entente Florale horticultural competition in 1987.

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What are the best things to do in Kill?

Kill 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 Kill located?

Kill is located in Leinster, Ireland, Europe. The coordinates are 53.2514 latitude, -6.5917 longitude.

What is the population of Kill?

Kill has a population of approximately 3,348 people, making it a town in Ireland.

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Quick Information

Population
3,348
Continent
Europe
Country
Ireland
Region
Leinster
Timezone
Europe/Dublin
Coordinates
53.2514, -6.5917

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 Kill

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

racetrack

Mondello Park

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

10 km · about 20 min drive

mountain pass

Sally Gap

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

20 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Dublin Zoo

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

22 km · about 25 min drive

cathedral

St Patrick's Cathedral

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

23 km · about 25 min drive

mountain pass

Wicklow Gap

High 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.

27 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.

29 km · about 35 min drive

ancient ruins

Glendalough

Atmospheric early medieval monastic settlement in a glacial valley in the Wicklow Mountains, with round tower, stone churches and tranquil lakes.

32 km · about 35 min drive

castle

Trim Castle

Ireland's largest Anglo-Norman castle, used as a Braveheart filming location, with a massive 20-sided keep dominating the Boyne Valley.

35 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Kill

  • 20 kmSally GapA high crossroads pass over the Wicklow Mountains amid blanket bog, with the famous Military Road running through.
  • 27 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.
  • 50 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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Kill.

Johnstown

🇮🇪 Ireland

2 km awayPop. 1,005

Oughterard

🇮🇪 Ireland

3 km awayPop. 1,318

Sallins

🇮🇪 Ireland

5 km awayPop. 5,283

Eadestown

🇮🇪 Ireland

5 km awayPop. 5,346

Naas

🇮🇪 Ireland

6 km awayPop. 20,713

Clane

🇮🇪 Ireland

8 km awayPop. 7,280

Newcastle

🇮🇪 Ireland

8 km awayPop. 2,659

Rathcoole

🇮🇪 Ireland

9 km awayPop. 3,421

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