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Newcastle West

Munster, Ireland · Europe

About Newcastle West

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.

About Newcastle West

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. Newcastle

Read 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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Where is Newcastle West located?

Newcastle West is located in Munster, Ireland, Europe. The coordinates are 52.4492 latitude, -9.0611 longitude.

What is the population of Newcastle West?

Newcastle West has a population of approximately 6,619 people, making it a town in Ireland.

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Quick Information

Population
6,619
Continent
Europe
Country
Ireland
Region
Munster
Timezone
Europe/Dublin
Coordinates
52.4492, -9.0611

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 Newcastle West

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

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

landmark

Muckross House

An elegant Victorian mansion and gardens beside Muckross Lake in Killarney National Park.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Newcastle West

  • 60 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.
  • 63 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.
  • 63 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.
  • 64 kmLadies ViewA celebrated panorama over the Lakes of Killarney named for Queen Victoria's ladies-in-waiting who admired it.
  • 66 kmGap of DunloeNarrow mountain pass carved by glaciers through the MacGillycuddy's Reeks, best experienced by pony trap or on foot along its 11-kilometre length.
  • 71 kmMoll's GapRocky mountain pass on the N71 between Kenmare and Killarney, a highlight of the Ring of Kerry with sweeping views towards the MacGillycuddy's Reeks and a famous Avoca cafe at the summit.

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 Newcastle West.

Rathkeale

🇮🇪 Ireland

12 km awayPop. 1,550

Askeaton

🇮🇪 Ireland

18 km awayPop. 1,137

Abbeyfeale

🇮🇪 Ireland

18 km awayPop. 2,023

Adare

🇮🇪 Ireland

22 km awayPop. 1,129

Croom

🇮🇪 Ireland

25 km awayPop. 1,159

Charleville

🇮🇪 Ireland

28 km awayPop. 3,919

Listowel

🇮🇪 Ireland

29 km awayPop. 4,820

Shannon

🇮🇪 Ireland

31 km awayPop. 9,729

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