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Things to see in Abbey Street (Ireland): 28 places and when to go
Abbey Street is a town in Ireland, and this site lists 28 places in and around it, mainly History (13), Nature (12), Mountains (12). The best known are Mount Leinster, Jerpoint Abbey and Blackstairs Mountain. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March and October. In June there are 16 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 26. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Ireland · 52.5411, -6.9548
- Places
- 28 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (13) · Nature (12) · Mountains (12) · Hiking (3) · Temples (1) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March and October.
- Nearest airport
- DUB Dublin, 109 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mount Leinster, at 794 m.
What to see in Abbey Street
The places in and around Abbey Street, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Mount LeinsterMountain in Ireland15 km
- Jerpoint Abbey12th century abbey in County Kilkenny, Ireland14 km
- Blackstairs MountainMountain in Ireland10 km
- Brandon HillMountain in Ireland3.7 km
- Duiske AbbeyAbbey in County Kilkenny in Ireland2 m
- Mount Alto, KilkennyMountain in Ireland12 km
- Tinnahinch CastleRuined tower house in County Carlow, Ireland436 m
- Coolhill CastleTower house in County Kilkenny, Ireland8.6 km
- Cantwell FadaEffigy of a Cantwell knight now presented upright and in a protective glass box11 km
- CoppanaghMountain in Ireland5.9 km
- Ullard ChurchChurch ruin in County Kilkenny, Ireland4.6 km
- St. Mary's Collegiate Church, GowranChurch ruin in County Kilkenny, Ireland12 km
- Kilfane ChurchMedieval church ruin in County Kilkenny, Ireland11 km
- CarrigalachanMountain in County Carlow, Ireland8.1 km
- CarrigroeMountain in Ireland8.6 km
- KnockroeMountain in County Carlow, Ireland12 km
- Saddle HillHill in Ireland6.8 km
- St Mullin's Monastic SiteEarly medieval monastic site in Ireland6.1 km
- Thomastown ChurchChurch ruin in County Kilkenny, Ireland13 km
- Tomduff HillMountain in Ireland13 km
- Bran ScultairHill in County Carlow, Ireland8.5 km
- Duiske Abbey Northern High CrossHigh cross in the graveyard of Duiske Abbey in Graiguenamanagh37 m
- Brandon Hill LoopHiking3.0 km
- Kealy Nash chest tombChest tomb for James (Jacobvs) Kealy and his wife Ellena (Nash) Naish at Gowran Collegiate Church12 km
And the other 4, by what you come to do:
- Hiking: Nore Valley Way, South Leinster Way
- Nature: Slievenamon
- Diving: Tresness
When to go to Abbey Street
The best time to visit Abbey Street is April to September; also possible: February to March and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:56
- FebPossible9:36
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:40
- MayBest time15:31
- JunBest time16:34
- JulBest time16:08
- AugBest time14:29
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:18
- NovBetter not8:25
- DecBetter not7:26
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 26. In April, 28 of the 28 places are at their best.
When to go to Ireland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Abbey Street
The nearest main airport is Dublin Airport (DUB, Dublin), 109 km as the crow flies. How to get around Ireland (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Kilkenny67 places24 km
- Enniscorthy9 places26 km
- College Street19 places33 km
- Waterford63 places33 km
- Wexford13 places40 km
- Courtown7 places50 km
And all of Ireland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Abbey Street?
The best known: Mount Leinster, Jerpoint Abbey, Blackstairs Mountain, Brandon Hill, Duiske Abbey. In all, 28 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Abbey Street?
April to September; also possible: February to March and October. In June there are 16 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 26.
How do you get to Abbey Street?
The nearest main airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), 109 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Abbey Street as the destination and these 28 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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