Place to visit
Clochafarmore, Ireland: what it is and when to go
Clochafarmore is a standing stone in County Louth, Ireland (Dundalk). Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 16 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 09. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Ireland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Standing stone in County Louth, Ireland · History
- Where
- Ireland
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- DUB Dublin, 62 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 53.97449, -6.46592
What it is and where
Clochafarmore is a standing stone in County Louth, Ireland (Dundalk). It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Ireland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Dundalk, where this site lists 42 more places to see, 4.3 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 53.97449, -6.46592; the nearest main airport is Dublin Airport (DUB, Dublin), 62 km as the crow flies. How to get around Ireland (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the History places in Ireland. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Clochafarmore is April to September.
- JanBetter not7:41
- FebPossible9:28
- MarPossible11:29
- AprBest time13:45
- MayBest time15:43
- JunBest time16:51
- JulBest time16:22
- AugBest time14:38
- SepBest time12:24
- OctPossible10:12
- NovBetter not8:12
- DecBetter not7:09
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 09. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Ireland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Ireland
To enter Ireland there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Ireland checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as the British one: adapter essential); emergencies: 112 · 999.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Donaghmore SouterrainSouterrain in County Louth, Ireland3.2 km
- Pearse Lyons BreweryBrewery3.9 km
- Dún Dealgan MotteMotte and National Monument5.0 km
- Darver CastleCastle in Ireland5.3 km
- St. Patrick's Church, DundalkChurch building in County Louth, Ireland5.5 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Ireland guide.
More in Ireland: History
- Skellig Michael: UNESCO heritage island off coast of Kerry, Ireland
- Newgrange: neolithic monument in County Meath, Ireland
- Brú na Bóinne: archaeological site
- Dublin Castle: Castle
- St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin: cathedral in Dublin, Ireland
- National Library of Ireland: heritage institution
Every Ireland place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Clochafarmore?
It is a standing stone in County Louth, Ireland. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Ireland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Clochafarmore?
April to September. In June there are 16 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 09.
How do you get to Clochafarmore?
The nearest main airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), 62 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Ireland is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Ireland map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Donaghmore Souterrain, Pearse Lyons Brewery, Dún Dealgan Motte. The rest is in the Ireland guide.
Keep reading
- Dundalk42 places to see in and around Dundalk, Ireland: King John's Castle, Dundalk Bay, Clochafarmore. Best time: April to September.
- History945 places for history in Ireland, from Skellig Michael to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- IrelandBefore travelling to Ireland: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. Ireland is in the EU, so Spanish citizens can enter with their ID card (DNI), but it is…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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