cathedral
St Patrick's Cathedral
Ireland's largest cathedral and national cathedral of the Church of Ireland, once led by Jonathan Swift.
3 km · about 5 min drive
Leinster, Ireland · Europe
Rathgar works well as a base: 17km from Sally Gap.
Rathgar is a town located in Leinster, Ireland. With a population of 8,394, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Rathgar 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 Rathgar to your route.
Rathgar (Irish: Ráth Garbh, meaning 'rough ringfort') is a suburb of Dublin, Ireland. Originally a village, which from 1862 was part of the township of Rathmines and Rathgar, it was absorbed by the growing city and became a suburb in 1930. It lies about three kilometres south of the city centre.
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Rathgar is located in Leinster, Ireland, Europe. The coordinates are 53.3146 latitude, -6.2750 longitude.
Rathgar has a population of approximately 8,394 people, making it a town in Ireland.
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8 notable places within an hour's drive.
cathedral
Ireland's largest cathedral and national cathedral of the Church of Ireland, once led by Jonathan Swift.
3 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
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
mountain pass
A high crossroads pass over the Wicklow Mountains amid blanket bog, with the famous Military Road running through.
17 km · about 20 min drive
waterfall
Ireland's highest waterfall at 121 metres, cascading down a rock face in the beautiful Powerscourt Estate in the Wicklow Mountains.
19 km · about 20 min drive
racetrack
Ireland's only permanent motorsport circuit, located in County Kildare and the home of Irish national racing since 1968.
32 km · about 35 min drive
mountain pass
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.
33 km · about 40 min drive
ancient ruins
Atmospheric early medieval monastic settlement in a glacial valley in the Wicklow Mountains, with round tower, stone churches and tranquil lakes.
34 km · about 40 min drive
castle
Ireland's largest Anglo-Norman castle, used as a Braveheart filming location, with a massive 20-sided keep dominating the Boyne Valley.
43 km · about 50 min drive
April to October
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