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Saggart

Leinster, Ireland · Europe

About Saggart

Saggart works well as a base: 10 minutes from Newcastle, 15km from Sally Gap.

Saggart is a town located in Leinster, Ireland. With a population of 3,133, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Saggart 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 Saggart to your route.

About Saggart

Saggart (Irish: Teach Sagard) is a village in County Dublin, Ireland, south-west of Dublin city, in the local government area of South Dublin. It lies between the N7 (Naas Road), Rathcoole, Citywest and Tallaght. It is one of the fastest-growing settlements in Ireland, with its population doubling between 2011 and

Read more 2022. The village is in a townland and civil parish of the same name, in the barony of Newcastle.

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Saggart 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 Saggart located?

Saggart is located in Leinster, Ireland, Europe. The coordinates are 53.2803 latitude, -6.4444 longitude.

What is the population of Saggart?

Saggart has a population of approximately 3,133 people, making it a town in Ireland.

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Quick Information

Population
3,133
Continent
Europe
Country
Ireland
Region
Leinster
Timezone
Europe/Dublin
Coordinates
53.2803, -6.4444

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 Saggart

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.

13 km · about 25 min drive

cathedral

St Patrick's Cathedral

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

13 km · about 25 min drive

mountain pass

Sally Gap

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

15 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.

20 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.

22 km · about 25 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.

28 km · about 30 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

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.

37 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Saggart

  • Right hereSally GapA high crossroads pass over the Wicklow Mountains amid blanket bog, with the famous Military Road running through.
  • 28 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.
  • 49 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

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5 km awayPop. 80,339

Oldbawn

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5 km awayPop. 9,784

Clondalkin

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6 km awayPop. 14,508

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7 km awayPop. 278,749

Firhouse

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