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Ross Castle
A 15th-century tower house on the shore of Lough Leane, gateway to boat trips across Killarney's lakes.
55 km · about 65 min drive
Munster, Ireland · Europe
Newcastle West sits on the route: 20 minutes from Rathkeale, 55km from Ross Castle.
Newcastle West is a town located in Munster, Ireland. With a population of 6,619, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Newcastle West 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 Newcastle West to your route.
Newcastle West (Irish: An Caisleán Nua Thiar) or simply Newcastle (An Caisleán Nua, formerly anglicised Castlenoe) is a town in west County Limerick, Ireland. It is the largest town in the county, excluding Limerick city. It is also the county town and sits on the River Arra, which flows into the River Deel. NewcastleRead more
West is in the middle of a great bowl-shaped valley in West Limerick, known one time as the valley of the Wild Boar, apparently due to the abundance of this animal here when the area was thickly wooded. The crest of the town carries the image of a wild boar. The town is partly in the civil parish of Newcastle.
Newcastle West is on the N21 road from Limerick to Tralee, between Rathkeale and Abbeyfeale. It is the second-largest urban center in the county, with a population of 7,209 in 2022.
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Newcastle West is located in Munster, Ireland, Europe. The coordinates are 52.4492 latitude, -9.0611 longitude.
Newcastle West has a population of approximately 6,619 people, making it a town in Ireland.
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2 notable places within an hour's drive.
castle
A 15th-century tower house on the shore of Lough Leane, gateway to boat trips across Killarney's lakes.
55 km · about 65 min drive
landmark
An elegant Victorian mansion and gardens beside Muckross Lake in Killarney National Park.
57 km · about 65 min drive
April to October
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