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Passage West

Munster, Ireland · Europe

About Passage West

Passage West is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Cobh, 17km from Blarney Castle.

Passage West is a town located in Munster, Ireland. With a population of 5,843, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Passage 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 Passage West to your route.

About Passage West

Passage West (locally known as "Passage"; Irish: An Pasáiste Thiar) is a port town in County Cork, Ireland, situated on the west bank of Cork Harbour, some 10 km south-east of Cork city. Passage West was designated a conservation area in the 2003 Cork County Development Plan.

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Where is Passage West located?

Passage West is located in Munster, Ireland, Europe. The coordinates are 51.8708 latitude, -8.3355 longitude.

What is the population of Passage West?

Passage West has a population of approximately 5,843 people, making it a town in Ireland.

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Quick Information

Population
5,843
Continent
Europe
Country
Ireland
Region
Munster
Timezone
Europe/Dublin
Coordinates
51.8708, -8.3355

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 Passage West

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Blarney Castle

Medieval stronghold famous for the Blarney Stone, which legend says grants the gift of eloquence to all who kiss it while leaning backwards.

17 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Kinsale

A colourful harbour town of gourmet restaurants and yachts, gateway to the start of the Wild Atlantic Way.

23 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Old Head of Kinsale

A slender headland with a lighthouse and clifftop views where the Lusitania sank offshore in 1915.

33 km · about 40 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.

51 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Passage West

  • 33 kmOld Head of KinsaleA slender headland with a lighthouse and clifftop views where the Lusitania sank offshore in 1915.
  • 51 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.
  • 71 kmCopper Coast GeoparkA UNESCO Global Geopark along the R675 in Waterford, with coves and cliffs formed from old volcanic and mining ground.

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 Passage West.

Cobh

🇮🇪 Ireland

4 km awayPop. 12,800

Carrigtwohill

🇮🇪 Ireland

6 km awayPop. 5,080

Glanmire

🇮🇪 Ireland

7 km awayPop. 8,924

Douglas

🇮🇪 Ireland

7 km awayPop. 26,883

Carrigaline

🇮🇪 Ireland

8 km awayPop. 15,770

Crosshaven

🇮🇪 Ireland

8 km awayPop. 2,577

Whitegate

🇮🇪 Ireland

9 km awayPop. 1,154

Aghada

🇮🇪 Ireland

9 km awayPop. 1,030

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