Mooncoin

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Mooncoin is a census town in County Kilkenny, in Ireland. The population was 1,175 in 2016. Historically part of the Gaelic kingdom of Osraige, today it is in the far south of the county of Kilkenny, located in the valley of the River Suir. It is surrounded by the uplands of the Slievenamon and Comeragh Mountains, just 10 kilometres north of Waterford City along the N24 national primary road, and it is 48 kilometres south of Kilkenny. ()

Alternative names: Population: 1.2 thous.Coordinates: 52°17'32"N, 7°15'18"W

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

Nearby attractions include: River Suir Bridge, Mount Congreve, Corluddy Castle, Kilmeadan.

4.5 miE
Bridge
River Suir Bridge, Waterford
115 min walk • Spanning the River Suir in the historic city of Waterford, Ireland, the River Suir Bridge serves as a vital artery for the region's transportation network. This striking cable-stayed bridge, completed in 2009, is an engineering marvel that seamlessly blends...
3.9 miSE
Botanical garden, Garden, Park
Mount Congreve, Waterford
99 min walk • Nestled in the lush countryside of Waterford, Ireland, Mount Congreve Gardens is a horticultural masterpiece that offers a serene escape into nature. Spanning over 70 acres, this vast estate is a haven for plant lovers and a testament to the vision of its creator, the...
2.8 miSE
Forts and castles
Corluddy Castle
71 min walk • Corluddy Castle is located in County Kilkenny close to the village of Carrigeen. According to O'Kelly it is "5-storey high is roofless but in a good state of preservation, the bottom arch showing traces of osier-rod work.
4 miS
Village
Kilmeadan
104 min walk • Kilmeadan or Kilmeaden is a village in County Waterford, Ireland. It is on the R680 regional road. The town is 36km from Dungarvan and 8km from Waterford. Kilmeadan Castle was a stronghold of the le Poer family in the fourteenth century.
5.9 miSE
Sport, Sport venue
Walsh Park, Waterford
152 min walk • Walsh Park is a GAA stadium in Waterford, Ireland named after Willie Walsh, a well-known referee and long time campaigner for Gaelic games in Waterford. It is one of the two homes of the Waterford Gaelic football and hurling teams, the other being Fraher Field in Dungarvan.
6.1 miSE
Sport, Sport venue
Waterford Regional Sports Centre, Waterford
156 min walk • The Waterford Regional Sports Centre is part of Waterford Corporation's Municipal sporting facilities and home to Waterford F.C. of the League of Ireland. Waterford moved to the newly opened RSC from their former home, Kilcohan Park for the 1993-94 season and have remained there ever since.
6.5 miNE
Town
Mullinavat
165 min walk • Mullinavat is a town in south County Kilkenny, Ireland. Its main industries are tourism and agriculture. It has a renowned sporting history, particularly in hurling.
2.7 miW
Town
Portlaw
69 min walk • Nature enthusiasts will be delighted by the picturesque surroundings of Portlaw. The town is situated near the stunning Comeragh Mountains, offering ample opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, and birdwatching. The nearby Mahon Falls is a breathtaking natural...
5.8 miSE
52°14'54"N • 7°8'14"W
Waterford Arts & Crafts, Waterford
149 min walk • Museum
3.5 miNW
National park
Fiddown Island
91 min walk • Fiddown Island is a national nature reserve of approximately 52 acres located in County Kilkenny, Ireland. It is managed by the Irish National Parks & Wildlife Service.