# Cathedral of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St Nathy, Ballaghaderreen, Ireland: what it is and when to go

> Cathedral of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St Nathy, Ballaghaderreen is a church in County Roscommon, Ireland. Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 16 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 10. It has articles in 8 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.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/the-cathedral-church-of-the-annunciation-of-the-blessed-virg/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Church in County Roscommon, Ireland · Temples
- **Where:** Ireland
- **Best time:** April to September.
- **Nearest airport:** SNN Shannon, 136 km as the crow flies
- **Coordinates:** 53.90366, -8.5779

## What it is and where

Cathedral of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St Nathy, Ballaghaderreen is a church in County Roscommon, Ireland. It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Ireland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

Its coordinates are 53.90366, -8.5779; the nearest main airport is Shannon Airport (SNN, Shannon), 136 km as the crow flies. How to get around Ireland (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=53.903663%2C-8.577895)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.903663%2C-8.577895)

It is one of the [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/espiritual/) places in Ireland. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) 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 Cathedral of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St Nathy, Ballaghaderreen is **April to September**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Better not | 7 h 42 |
| February | Possible | 9 h 29 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 29 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 45 |
| May | Best time | 15 h 42 |
| June | Best time | 16 h 50 |
| July | Best time | 16 h 22 |
| August | Best time | 14 h 37 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 24 |
| October | Possible | 10 h 13 |
| November | Better not | 8 h 13 |
| December | Better not | 7 h 10 |

In June there are 16 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 10. 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](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/#cuando-ir).

## 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](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as the British one: adapter essential); emergencies: 112 · 999.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Cashelmore](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/cashelmore/): Stone ringfort in County Sligo, Ireland · 5.4 km
- [Saint Attracta's Well](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/saint-attracta-s-well/): Holy well in Clogher, County Sligo · 5.9 km
- [Kilcashel Stone Fort](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/kilcashel-stone-fort/): Stone ringfort (cashel) in County Mayo, Ireland · 7.1 km
- [Moygara Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/moygara-castle/): Castle in County Sligo · 10 km
- [Clonalis House](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/clonalis-house/): Historic manor house in Ireland · 14 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Ireland guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/).

## More in Ireland: Temples

- [Skellig Michael](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/skellig-monastery/): UNESCO heritage island off coast of Kerry, Ireland
- [St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/catedral-de-san-patricio/): cathedral in Dublin, Ireland
- [Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/christ-church-cathedral/): Diocesan cathedral of Dublin and Glendalough, Church of Ireland
- [Gallarus Oratory](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/gallarus-oratory/): church in County Kerry, Ireland
- [Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/saint-fin-barre-s-cathedral/): cathedral in Cork, Ireland
- [St Mary's Cathedral, Killarney](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/saint-mary-s-cathedral/): church in Co. Kerry, Ireland

Every Ireland place under Temples, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/espiritual/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Cathedral of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St Nathy, Ballaghaderreen?

It is a church in County Roscommon, Ireland. It has articles in 8 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 Cathedral of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St Nathy, Ballaghaderreen?

April to September. In June there are 16 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 10.

### How do you get to Cathedral of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St Nathy, Ballaghaderreen?

The nearest main airport is Shannon Airport (SNN), 136 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.903663%2C-8.577895) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Ireland is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/#moverse).

### 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 [Cashelmore](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/cashelmore/), [Saint Attracta's Well](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/saint-attracta-s-well/), [Kilcashel Stone Fort](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/kilcashel-stone-fort/). The rest is in [the Ireland guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/177394514), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2942233), CC0. More about Cathedral of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St Nathy, Ballaghaderreen on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathedral_of_the_Annunciation_of_the_Blessed_Virgin_Mary_and_St_Nathy%2C_Ballaghaderreen). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).