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Palmerstown

Leinster, Ireland · Europe

About Palmerstown

Palmerstown works well as a base: 10 minutes from Blanchardstown, 21km from Sally Gap.

Palmerstown is a town located in Leinster, Ireland. With a population of 11,130, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Palmerstown 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 Palmerstown to your route.

About Palmerstown

Palmerstown (Irish: Baile Phámar; officially Palmerston, see spelling) is a civil parish and suburb in western Dublin, Ireland on the banks of the River Liffey. It forms part of the South Dublin local authority and the Dublin Mid-West parliamentary constituency. The area is bordered to the north by the River Liffey

Read more and the Strawberry Beds, to the west by Lucan, to the south-west by Clondalkin, to the south by Ballyfermot and to the east by Chapelizod. Palmerstown village is situated near the Liffey Valley Shopping Centre. The area is near the junction of the M50 motorway and the N4 road. It lies approximately 7 km west of Dublin city centre. The Old Lucan Road, once the main western route out of the city, passes through the centre of Palmerstown village.

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Where is Palmerstown located?

Palmerstown is located in Leinster, Ireland, Europe. The coordinates are 53.3502 latitude, -6.3778 longitude.

What is the population of Palmerstown?

Palmerstown has a population of approximately 11,130 people, making it a town in Ireland.

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Quick Information

Population
11,130
Continent
Europe
Country
Ireland
Region
Leinster
Timezone
Europe/Dublin
Coordinates
53.3502, -6.3778

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 Palmerstown

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Dublin Zoo

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

5 km · about 10 min drive

cathedral

St Patrick's Cathedral

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

7 km · about 15 min drive

mountain pass

Sally Gap

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

21 km · about 25 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.

26 km · about 30 min drive

racetrack

Mondello Park

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

27 km · about 30 min drive

castle

Trim Castle

Ireland's largest Anglo-Norman castle, used as a Braveheart filming location, with a massive 20-sided keep dominating the Boyne Valley.

35 km · about 40 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.

35 km · about 40 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.

38 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Palmerstown

  • 21 kmSally GapA high crossroads pass over the Wicklow Mountains amid blanket bog, with the famous Military Road running through.
  • 35 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.
  • 55 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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Palmerstown.

Cherry Orchard

🇮🇪 Ireland

2 km awayPop. 7,924

Ballyfermot

🇮🇪 Ireland

2 km awayPop. 8,558

Chapelizod

🇮🇪 Ireland

2 km awayPop. 5,296

Castleknock

🇮🇪 Ireland

3 km awayPop. 8,301

Clondalkin

🇮🇪 Ireland

3 km awayPop. 14,508

Walkinstown

🇮🇪 Ireland

3 km awayPop. 6,819

Blanchardstown

🇮🇪 Ireland

4 km awayPop. 16,511

Lucan

🇮🇪 Ireland

5 km awayPop. 15,269

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