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Killucan

Leinster, Ireland · Europe

About Killucan

Killucan is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Kinnegad, 24km from Trim Castle.

Killucan is a town located in Leinster, Ireland. With a population of 1,370, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Killucan 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 Killucan to your route.

About Killucan

The villages of Killucan (Irish: Cill Liúcainne, meaning 'church of Lucan') and Rathwire (Irish: Ráth Guaire, meaning 'fort of Guaire') are co-located in the east of County Westmeath, Ireland. As of the 2016 census, they had a combined population of 1,370. Killucan is on the R156 road about 15 km (9.3 mi) from

Read more Mullingar and 60 km (37 mi) from Dublin.

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Killucan 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 Killucan located?

Killucan is located in Leinster, Ireland, Europe. The coordinates are 53.5144 latitude, -7.1419 longitude.

What is the population of Killucan?

Killucan has a population of approximately 1,370 people, making it a town in Ireland.

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Quick Information

Population
1,370
Continent
Europe
Country
Ireland
Region
Leinster
Timezone
Europe/Dublin
Coordinates
53.5144, -7.1419

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 Killucan

5 notable places within an hour's 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.

24 km · about 25 min drive

racetrack

Mondello Park

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

39 km · about 45 min drive

ancient ruins

Newgrange

A 5,200-year-old passage tomb in Ireland's Boyne Valley, older than Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids, famous for its winter solstice illumination of the inner chamber.

48 km · about 55 min drive

restaurant

Sean's Bar

Pub on the west bank of the Shannon in Athlone trading since around 900 AD: Guinness World Records lists it as Ireland's oldest. Excavated wattle-and-daub walls and centuries of coins are displayed inside; sawdust still on the floor.

54 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Dublin Zoo

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

58 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Killucan

  • 66 kmSally GapA high crossroads pass over the Wicklow Mountains amid blanket bog, with the famous Military Road running through.
  • 72 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.

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 Killucan.

Rathwire

🇮🇪 Ireland

1 km awayPop. 1,226

Kinnegad

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7 km awayPop. 2,662

Ballivor

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12 km awayPop. 1,809

An Muileann gCearr

🇮🇪 Ireland

13 km awayPop. 17,262

Rochfortbridge

🇮🇪 Ireland

15 km awayPop. 1,494

Longwood

🇮🇪 Ireland

16 km awayPop. 1,581

Athboy

🇮🇪 Ireland

19 km awayPop. 2,397

Edenderry

🇮🇪 Ireland

20 km awayPop. 7,359

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