Place to visit
St Mary's Church, Blessington, Ireland: what it is and when to go
St Mary's Church, Blessington is a church in Blessington, County Wicklow, Ireland (Kill). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 16 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 19. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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
- Church in Blessington, County Wicklow, Ireland · Temples
- Where
- Ireland · The Square
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- DUB Dublin, 34 km as the crow flies
- Run by
- Church of Ireland
- Coordinates
- 53.17078, -6.53197
What it is and where
St Mary's Church, Blessington is a church in Blessington, County Wicklow, Ireland (Kill). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Ireland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Kill, where this site lists 30 more places to see, 9.1 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 53.17078, -6.53197; the nearest main airport is Dublin Airport (DUB, Dublin), 34 km as the crow flies. How to get around Ireland (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- Church of Ireland
It is one of the Temples 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 St Mary's Church, Blessington is April to September.
- JanBetter not7:50
- FebPossible9:33
- MarPossible11:30
- AprBest time13:42
- MayBest time15:36
- JunBest time16:41
- JulBest time16:14
- AugBest time14:33
- SepBest time12:24
- OctPossible10:16
- NovBetter not8:19
- DecBetter not7:19
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 19. 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
- St. Mark's CrossHigh cross in County Wicklow, Ireland1.2 km
- Rath Turtle MoatRingfort in Wicklow, Ireland2.0 km
- Threecastles CastleIrish National Monument in County Wicklow3.2 km
- DowryMountain in Ireland6.8 km
- Punchestown LongstoneStanding stone in County Kildare, Ireland6.8 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Ireland guide.
More in Ireland: Temples
- Skellig Michael: UNESCO heritage island off coast of Kerry, Ireland
- St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin: cathedral in Dublin, Ireland
- Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin: Diocesan cathedral of Dublin and Glendalough, Church of Ireland
- Gallarus Oratory: church in County Kerry, Ireland
- Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral: cathedral in Cork, Ireland
- St Mary's Cathedral, Killarney: church in Co. Kerry, Ireland
Every Ireland place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's Church, Blessington?
It is a church in Blessington, County Wicklow, Ireland. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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 St Mary's Church, Blessington?
April to September. In June there are 16 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 19.
How do you get to St Mary's Church, Blessington?
The nearest main airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), 34 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 St. Mark's Cross, Rath Turtle Moat, Threecastles Castle. The rest is in the Ireland guide.
Keep reading
- Kill30 places to see in and around Kill, Ireland: Maynooth Castle, Barberstown Castle, The Wonderful Barn. Best time: April to September.
- Temples140 places for temples 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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