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Sixmilebridge

Munster, Ireland · Europe

About Sixmilebridge

Sixmilebridge sits on the route: 15 minutes from Shannon, 38km from The Burren.

Sixmilebridge is a town located in Munster, Ireland. With a population of 2,625, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Sixmilebridge 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 Sixmilebridge to your route.

About Sixmilebridge

Sixmilebridge (Irish: Droichead Abhann Ó gCearnaigh, meaning 'bridge of the river of O'Kearney') is a large village in County Clare, Ireland. Located midway between Ennis and Limerick city, the village is a short distance away from the main N18 road. Locally, it is commonly called 'the Bridge'. Sixmilebridge partly

Read more serves as a dormitory village for workers in the Limerick city, Ennis and Shannon region, with a number of modern housing developments having been built to accommodate demand.

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Where is Sixmilebridge located?

Sixmilebridge is located in Munster, Ireland, Europe. The coordinates are 52.7414 latitude, -8.7742 longitude.

What is the population of Sixmilebridge?

Sixmilebridge has a population of approximately 2,625 people, making it a town in Ireland.

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Quick Information

Population
2,625
Continent
Europe
Country
Ireland
Region
Munster
Timezone
Europe/Dublin
Coordinates
52.7414, -8.7742

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 Sixmilebridge

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

The Burren

Unique lunar-like karst landscape of 250 square kilometres where Mediterranean and Arctic-Alpine flowers grow side by side in limestone pavements.

38 km · about 45 min drive

national park

Burren National Park

Protected area of the Burren's extraordinary limestone landscape, where rare orchids bloom between ancient dolmens and ring forts.

39 km · about 45 min drive

ancient ruins

Poulnabrone Dolmen

A striking 5,000-year-old portal tomb standing stark against the limestone pavement of the Burren.

42 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Cliffs of Moher

Spectacular sea cliffs rising 214 metres above the Atlantic Ocean on Ireland's west coast.

51 km · about 60 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Cliffs of Moher Viewing Platform

Ireland's most visited natural attraction with 700-foot sea cliffs stretching for 8 miles along the Atlantic coast of County Clare.

51 km · about 60 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Cliffs of Moher Coastal Walk

Dramatic 20km trail along the cliff edge from Hags Head to Doolin, offering ever-changing perspectives of Ireland's most famous sea cliffs.

52 km · about 60 min drive

cafe

Moran's Oyster Cottage

A thatched cottage restaurant on the shore of Kilcolgan estuary serving fresh oysters since 1760, a legendary detour on Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way.

55 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Sixmilebridge

  • 51 kmCliffs of Moher Viewing PlatformIreland's most visited natural attraction with 700-foot sea cliffs stretching for 8 miles along the Atlantic coast of County Clare.
  • 52 kmCliffs of Moher Coastal WalkDramatic 20km trail along the cliff edge from Hags Head to Doolin, offering ever-changing perspectives of Ireland's most famous sea cliffs.
  • 62 kmWild Atlantic Way2,500 km coastal route along Ireland's rugged western seaboard
  • 78 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 Sixmilebridge.

Shannon

🇮🇪 Ireland

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Moyross

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Ardnacrusha

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Limerick

🇮🇪 Ireland

13 km awayPop. 94,192

Castletroy

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17 km awayPop. 14,733

Ennis

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18 km awayPop. 25,276

Annacotty

🇮🇪 Ireland

18 km awayPop. 2,930

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