Place to visit
Saint Macdara's Island, Ireland: what it is and when to go
Saint Macdara's Island is a church ruin in County Galway, Ireland. Interests: History and Temples. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 16 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 17. 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
- Church ruin in County Galway, Ireland · History, Temples
- Where
- Ireland
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- SNN Shannon, 94 km as the crow flies
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- 53.30445, -9.91736
What it is and where
Saint Macdara's Island is a church ruin in County Galway, 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.
Its coordinates are 53.30445, -9.91736; the nearest main airport is Shannon Airport (SNN, Shannon), 94 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)
- Protection
- Protected heritage
It is one of the History and 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 Saint Macdara's Island is April to September.
- JanBetter not7:48
- FebPossible9:32
- MarPossible11:30
- AprBest time13:43
- MayBest time15:37
- JunBest time16:42
- JulBest time16:15
- AugBest time14:34
- SepBest time12:24
- OctPossible10:15
- NovBetter not8:18
- DecBetter not7:17
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 17. 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.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| History | April to September | February to March and October |
| Temples | April to September | February to March and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Saint Macdara's Island has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
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
- Ard BayBay in County Galway, Ireland4.6 km
- Bertraghboy BayBay in County Galway, Ireland9.8 km
- Inishnee ChurchChurch ruin in Inishnee, County Galway, Ireland10 km
- ErrisbegMountain in Ireland11 km
- Séipéal Réalt na MaraChurch in Leitir Mealáin island, County Galway, Ireland14 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 Saint Macdara's Island?
It is a church ruin in County Galway, 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 Saint Macdara's Island?
April to September. In June there are 16 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 17.
How do you get to Saint Macdara's Island?
The nearest main airport is Shannon Airport (SNN), 94 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 Ard Bay, Bertraghboy Bay, Inishnee Church. The rest is in the Ireland guide.
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Saint Macdara's Island on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.