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Shankill

Leinster, Ireland · Europe

About Shankill

Shankill works well as a base: 10 minutes from Enniskerry, 9km from Powerscourt Waterfall.

Shankill is a town located in Leinster, Ireland. With a population of 14,257, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Shankill 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 Shankill to your route.

About Shankill

Shankill (Irish: Seanchill, meaning 'Old Church') is a suburb of Dublin, Ireland, on the southeast of County Dublin, close to the border with County Wicklow. It is in the local government area of Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown and had a population of 14,257 as of the 2016 census. It runs from the coast, between Loughlinstown

Read more and Bray, inland towards the foothills of the Dublin Mountains. Shankill borders Rathmichael, as well as Loughlinstown, Killiney, Ballybrack and Bray in County Wicklow. It is part of the civil parish of Rathmichael and contains the formerly separate district of Shanganagh, and in its southern parts, the locality of Crinken.

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Where is Shankill located?

Shankill is located in Leinster, Ireland, Europe. The coordinates are 53.2261 latitude, -6.1244 longitude.

What is the population of Shankill?

Shankill has a population of approximately 14,257 people, making it a town in Ireland.

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Quick Information

Population
14,257
Continent
Europe
Country
Ireland
Region
Leinster
Timezone
Europe/Dublin
Coordinates
53.2261, -6.1244

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 Shankill

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

9 km · about 20 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

cathedral

St Patrick's Cathedral

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

16 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Dublin Zoo

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

19 km · about 20 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.

27 km · about 30 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.

29 km · about 35 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Vale of Avoca

A wooded river valley on the R752 in Wicklow at the meeting of the Avonmore and Avonbeg rivers.

41 km · about 45 min drive

racetrack

Mondello Park

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

42 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Shankill

  • Right hereSally GapA high crossroads pass over the Wicklow Mountains amid blanket bog, with the famous Military Road running through.
  • 29 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.
  • 41 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 Shankill.

Loughlinstown

🇮🇪 Ireland

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Enniskerry

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5 km awayPop. 1,889

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5 km awayPop. 10,038

Foxrock

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6 km awayPop. 12,870

Sallynoggin

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6 km awayPop. 6,916

Dalkey

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6 km awayPop. 6,622

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