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Newport

Munster, Ireland · Europe

About Newport

Newport sits on the route: 10 minutes from Castleconnell, 57km from The Burren.

Newport is a town located in Munster, Ireland. With a population of 1,806, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Newport 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 Newport to your route.

About Newport

Newport (Irish: An Port Nua, formerly Tulach Sheasta) is a town in County Tipperary in Ireland. It is in the barony of Owney and Arra. At the 2022 census, Newport's population was 2,183.

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Where is Newport located?

Newport is located in Munster, Ireland, Europe. The coordinates are 52.7111 latitude, -8.4097 longitude.

What is the population of Newport?

Newport has a population of approximately 1,806 people, making it a town in Ireland.

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Quick Information

Population
1,806
Continent
Europe
Country
Ireland
Region
Munster
Timezone
Europe/Dublin
Coordinates
52.7111, -8.4097

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Ireland

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left
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EuropeIrelandMunsterTown

Worth the detour from Newport

4 notable places within an hour's 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.

41 km · about 45 min drive

natural wonder

The Burren

Unique lunar-like karst landscape of 250 square kilometres where Mediterranean and Arctic-Alpine flowers grow side by side in limestone pavements.

57 km · about 65 min drive

national park

Burren National Park

Protected area of the Burren's extraordinary limestone landscape, where rare orchids bloom between ancient dolmens and ring forts.

57 km · about 65 min 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.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Newport

  • 59 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.
  • 74 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.
  • 76 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.
  • 76 kmWild Atlantic Way2,500 km coastal route along Ireland's rugged western seaboard

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 Newport.

Castleconnell

🇮🇪 Ireland

6 km awayPop. 2,107

Moroe

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Castletroy

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11 km awayPop. 14,733

Killaloe

🇮🇪 Ireland

11 km awayPop. 1,484

Ballina

🇮🇪 Ireland

11 km awayPop. 2,442

Caherconlish

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14 km awayPop. 1,476

Ardnacrusha

🇮🇪 Ireland

14 km awayPop. 1,414

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