Rathkeale

#1379 among destinations in Ireland

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Rathkeale is a town in west County Limerick, in Ireland. It is 30 km southwest of Limerick city on the N21 road to Tralee, County Kerry, and lies on the River Deel. Rathkeale has a significant Irish Traveller population, and since 1995, almost half the town residents were members of the traveling community. Rathkeale also has the largest concentration of descendants of the German Palatines who immigrated to Ireland in the early 18th century. ()

Alternative names: Population: 1.6 thous.Coordinates: 52°31'25"N, 8°56'13"W

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Rathkeale – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Askeaton Abbey, Desmond Hall, Ardagh Fort, Monasternagalliaghduff.

5.8 miN
Archaeological site
Askeaton Abbey, Askeaton
147 min walk • Askeaton Abbey or Askeaton Friary is a former Franciscan monastery and National Monument located in County Limerick, Ireland.
7.3 miSW
Forts and castles
Desmond Hall, Newcastle West
186 min walk • Desmond Hall and Castle, also called Desmond Castle and Banqueting Hall or Newcastle West Medieval Complex and Desmond Hall, are a set of medieval buildings and National Monuments located in Newcastle West, Ireland.
5.9 miW
Archaeological site
Ardagh Fort
151 min walk • Ardagh Fort is a ringfort and National Monument in County Limerick, Ireland, famous as the discovery site of the Ardagh Hoard.
6.2 miNW
Monastery
Monasternagalliaghduff
159 min walk • Monasternagalliaghduff, also called the Abbey of St Catherine de O'Conyl or simply Old Abbey, is a ruined Augustinian abbey in County Limerick in Ireland.
5.6 miSE
Archaeological site
Kilmihill Ringfort
142 min walk • Kilmihill Ringfort is a ringfort and National Monument located in County Limerick, Ireland. On the Record of Monuments and Places its code is LI037-042.
4.7 miSE
Sport, Sport venue
Ballingarry A.F.C.
120 min walk • Ballingarry A.F.C. is an amateur Ireland football club from Ballingarry, County Limerick, Ireland, the club was founded in February 1984 that currently competes in the Limerick Desmond League.

Rathkeale

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Rathkeale – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Askeaton Abbey, Askeaton

Desmond Hall, Newcastle West

Ardagh Fort

Monasternagalliaghduff

Kilmihill Ringfort

Ballingarry A.F.C.