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Old Kilcullen

Leinster, Ireland · Europe

About Old Kilcullen

Old Kilcullen is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Athgarvan, 24km from Wicklow Gap.

Old Kilcullen is a town located in Leinster, Ireland. With a population of 2,110, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Old Kilcullen 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 Old Kilcullen to your route.

About Old Kilcullen

Old Kilcullen, formerly Kilcullen (Cill Chuilinn, "the Church of the Holly" in Irish), is a townland in County Kildare, Ireland, which includes a noted religious archaeological site within its boundary. As a townland it is relatively large (792 acres) but lightly populated (79 premises). The location of the townland

Read more is roughly contained within the R418 and R448 routes starting at its most northerly point, a crossroads known locally as Thompson's Cross https://www.townlands.ie/kildare/kilcullen/kilcullen/kilcullen/oldkilcullen/. The townland continues south from this point as far as Harklow and is intersected in its north east corner by the M9 motorway at Abbeyaun. Old Kilcullen was formerly the site of a walled town, and before that of an ecclesiastical settlement dating from the 5th century. The original settlement gave its name to the substantial surrounding civil parish and barony. The urban centre of the area moved 2 km north-east to Kilcullen Bridge on the River Liffey, often now simply known as Kilcullen, following the construction of a bridge there in 1319. Old Kilcullen is just under 5 km from Newbridge and approximately 13 km from Naas. Old Kilcullen is the site of a round tower and a decorated High Cross. Another, much older, historic site, Dun Ailinne, is located approximately one kilometre away to the north at Knockaulin.

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Where is Old Kilcullen located?

Old Kilcullen is located in Leinster, Ireland, Europe. The coordinates are 53.1064 latitude, -6.7653 longitude.

What is the population of Old Kilcullen?

Old Kilcullen has a population of approximately 2,110 people, making it a town in Ireland.

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Quick Information

Population
2,110
Continent
Europe
Country
Ireland
Region
Leinster
Timezone
Europe/Dublin
Coordinates
53.1064, -6.7653

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Ireland

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left
Full driving guide for Ireland

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Worth the detour from Old Kilcullen

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

racetrack

Mondello Park

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

17 km · about 20 min drive

mountain pass

Wicklow Gap

High 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.

24 km · about 30 min drive

mountain pass

Sally Gap

A high crossroads pass over the Wicklow Mountains amid blanket bog, with the famous Military Road running through.

30 km · about 35 min drive

ancient ruins

Glendalough

Atmospheric early medieval monastic settlement in a glacial valley in the Wicklow Mountains, with round tower, stone churches and tranquil lakes.

31 km · about 35 min drive

waterfall

Powerscourt Waterfall

Ireland's highest waterfall at 121 metres, cascading down a rock face in the beautiful Powerscourt Estate in the Wicklow Mountains.

39 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Dublin Zoo

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

41 km · about 50 min drive

cathedral

St Patrick's Cathedral

Ireland's largest cathedral and national cathedral of the Church of Ireland, once led by Jonathan Swift.

42 km · about 50 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Vale of Avoca

A wooded river valley on the R752 in Wicklow at the meeting of the Avonmore and Avonbeg rivers.

46 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Old Kilcullen

  • 24 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.
  • 30 kmSally GapA high crossroads pass over the Wicklow Mountains amid blanket bog, with the famous Military Road running through.
  • 46 kmVale of AvocaA wooded river valley on the R752 in Wicklow at the meeting of the Avonmore and Avonbeg rivers.

Driving in Ireland

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
~€2.10/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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