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Portlaw

Munster, Ireland · Europe

About Portlaw

Portlaw is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Mooncoin, 18km from Copper Coast Geopark.

Portlaw is a town located in Munster, Ireland. With a population of 1,696, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Portlaw 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 Portlaw to your route.

About Portlaw

Portlaw (Irish: Port Cládach or Port Lách) is a town in County Waterford, Ireland. It is also a parish in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Waterford and Lismore. It is 14 km west of Waterford city, where the Clodiagh meets the Suir.

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What are the best things to do in Portlaw?

Portlaw offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Portlaw located?

Portlaw is located in Munster, Ireland, Europe. The coordinates are 52.2883 latitude, -7.3206 longitude.

What is the population of Portlaw?

Portlaw has a population of approximately 1,696 people, making it a town in Ireland.

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Quick Information

Population
1,696
Continent
Europe
Country
Ireland
Region
Munster
Timezone
Europe/Dublin
Coordinates
52.2883, -7.3206

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 Portlaw

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

coastal drive

Copper Coast Geopark

A UNESCO Global Geopark along the R675 in Waterford, with coves and cliffs formed from old volcanic and mining ground.

18 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Dunmore East

Picturesque fishing village on the Waterford coast with red sandstone cliffs, sheltered coves and a charming harbour.

27 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Hook Head Lighthouse

One of the oldest operational lighthouses in the world, guiding ships for over 800 years at the tip of the Hook Peninsula in Wexford.

32 km · about 35 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.

42 km · about 50 min 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.

46 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Portlaw

  • 18 kmCopper Coast GeoparkA UNESCO Global Geopark along the R675 in Waterford, with coves and cliffs formed from old volcanic and mining ground.
  • 42 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.

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 Portlaw.

Mooncoin

🇮🇪 Ireland

5 km awayPop. 1,175

Piltown

🇮🇪 Ireland

7 km awayPop. 1,187

Carrick-on-Suir

🇮🇪 Ireland

9 km awayPop. 5,771

Waterford

🇮🇪 Ireland

15 km awayPop. 53,504

Trá Mhór

🇮🇪 Ireland

18 km awayPop. 10,381

Dunmore East

🇮🇪 Ireland

27 km awayPop. 1,808

Cluain Meala

🇮🇪 Ireland

27 km awayPop. 17,140

New Ross

🇮🇪 Ireland

29 km awayPop. 8,040

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