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Things to see in Swinford (Ireland): 9 places and when to go
Swinford is a town in Ireland, and this site lists 9 places in and around it, mainly History (6), Nature (2), Mountains (2). The best known are Ballylahan Castle, Carrowreagh Court Tomb and Strade Abbey. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March and October. In June there are 16 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 09. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Ireland · 53.9487, -8.9396
- Places
- 9 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (6) · Nature (2) · Mountains (2) · Architecture (1) · Hiking (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March and October.
- Nearest airport
- SNN Shannon, 139 km as the crow flies
What to see in Swinford
The places in and around Swinford, 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.
- Ballylahan CastleCastle ruins in Ireland11 km
- Carrowreagh Court TombCourt cairn in County Sligo, Ireland12 km
- Strade AbbeyHouse of Dominican friars in Strade, County Mayo13 km
- Barnacahoge CashelStone ringfort in County Mayo, Ireland7.3 km
- Burren HillHill in County Mayo, Ireland12 km
- CarranarahMountain in County Mayo, Ireland10 km
- Meelick Round TowerRound tower6.1 km
- Glore River ValleyHiking9.5 km
- Kilconduff CemeteryCemetery at Swinford, County Mayo, Ireland5 m
When to go to Swinford
The best time to visit Swinford 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 not7:42
- FebPossible9:29
- MarPossible11:29
- AprBest time13:45
- MayBest time15:43
- JunBest time16:50
- JulBest time16:22
- AugBest time14:37
- SepBest time12:24
- OctPossible10:13
- NovBetter not8:12
- DecBetter not7:09
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 09. In April, 9 of the 9 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 Swinford
The nearest main airport is Shannon Airport (SNN, Shannon), 139 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
- Ballina14 places23 km
- Ballinlough8 places30 km
- Sligo48 places46 km
- Tuam10 places49 km
- Westport16 places56 km
- Roscommon20 places61 km
And all of Ireland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Swinford?
The best known: Ballylahan Castle, Carrowreagh Court Tomb, Strade Abbey, Barnacahoge Cashel, Burren Hill. In all, 9 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Swinford?
April to September; also possible: February to March and October. In June there are 16 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 09.
How do you get to Swinford?
The nearest main airport is Shannon Airport (SNN), 139 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Swinford as the destination and these 9 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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