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Mitchelstown

Munster, Ireland · Europe

About Mitchelstown

Mitchelstown is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Kilworth, 22km from The Vee.

Mitchelstown is a town located in Munster, Ireland. With a population of 3,740, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Mitchelstown 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 Mitchelstown to your route.

About Mitchelstown

Mitchelstown (Irish: Baile Mhistéala) is a town in the north of County Cork, Ireland with a population of over 3,740. It is situated in the valley to the south of the Galtee Mountains. Mitchelstown is 13 km south-west of the Mitchelstown Cave, 53 km north of Cork City, 56 km south-east of Limerick City and 15 km north

Read more of Fermoy. The town is close to the M8 motorway which links Cork and Dublin. Mitchelstown has been described as one of the "finest Georgian planned towns" in Ireland. The River Gradoge runs by the town into the River Funshion, which in turn is a tributary of the River Blackwater. Mitchelstown is within the Dáil constituency of Cork East.

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Where is Mitchelstown located?

Mitchelstown is located in Munster, Ireland, Europe. The coordinates are 52.2658 latitude, -8.2681 longitude.

What is the population of Mitchelstown?

Mitchelstown has a population of approximately 3,740 people, making it a town in Ireland.

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Quick Information

Population
3,740
Continent
Europe
Country
Ireland
Region
Munster
Timezone
Europe/Dublin
Coordinates
52.2658, -8.2681

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 Mitchelstown

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

mountain pass

The Vee

V-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.

22 km · about 25 min drive

ancient ruins

Rock of Cashel

Spectacular group of medieval buildings perched on a limestone outcrop in Tipperary, including a round tower, Romanesque chapel and Gothic cathedral.

38 km · about 45 min 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.

43 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Mitchelstown

  • 22 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.
  • 62 kmCopper Coast GeoparkA UNESCO Global Geopark along the R675 in Waterford, with coves and cliffs formed from old volcanic and mining ground.
  • 76 kmOld Head of KinsaleA slender headland with a lighthouse and clifftop views where the Lusitania sank offshore in 1915.

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 Mitchelstown.

Kilworth

🇮🇪 Ireland

10 km awayPop. 1,055

Fermoy

🇮🇪 Ireland

14 km awayPop. 6,585

Rathcormac

🇮🇪 Ireland

21 km awayPop. 1,762

Tipperary

🇮🇪 Ireland

24 km awayPop. 4,979

Kilmallock

🇮🇪 Ireland

26 km awayPop. 1,688

Cahir

🇮🇪 Ireland

27 km awayPop. 3,593

Lismore

🇮🇪 Ireland

27 km awayPop. 1,347

Watergrasshill

🇮🇪 Ireland

29 km awayPop. 1,346

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