Coolhill Castle

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Coolhill Castle is a keep and National Monument located in County Kilkenny, Ireland. ()

Alternative names: Built: XIII centuryCoordinates: 52°27'54"N, 6°55'56"W

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KilkennyIreland

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Coolhill Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Duiske Abbey, The Apex, Brandon Hill, St. Mary's Church.

5.3 miN
Historical place, Monastery, Gothic architecture
Duiske Abbey, Graignamanagh
137 min walk • Duiske Abbey National Monument, also known as Graiguenamanagh Abbey, is a 13th-century Cistercian monastery situated in Graiguenamanagh, County Kilkenny in Ireland.
4.7 miS
52°23'49"N • 6°56'3"W
The Apex, New Ross
120 min walk • Watersports, Gym, Spa
3.6 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Brandon Hill, Graignamanagh
91 min walk • Brandon Hill is the highest mountain in County Kilkenny, Ireland, with an elevation of 515 m and prominence at 448 m. The South Leinster Way, a long-distance trail, meandering through the Barrow Valley and traverses Brandon Hill.
4.8 miS
Archaeological site
St. Mary's Church, New Ross
122 min walk • St. Mary's Church is a medieval church and National Monument in New Ross, Ireland.
3.6 miS
Bridge
Barrow Bridge
93 min walk • Barrow rail bridge, is a pratt truss type of railway bridge that spans the river Barrow between County Kilkenny and County Wexford in the south east of Ireland. This rural landmark with a length of 2,131 ft is the longest bridge on the river.
4.2 miW
Church
Clonamery Church
107 min walk • Clonamery Church is a medieval church and National Monument in County Kilkenny, Ireland.
5.4 miW
Park
Woodstock Estate, Inistioge
138 min walk • Woodstock House and Estate is a derelict Georgian house and estate located near Inistioge, County Kilkenny, Ireland, on the west bank of the River Nore. The Ladies of Llangollen story began here and Mary Tighe died here. The house was destroyed by presumed arson after it was used a billet by the British army.
4.9 miS
52°23'39"N • 6°56'49"W
The Ros Tapestry, New Ross
126 min walk • Art museum, Museum
6.9 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Coppanagh
176 min walk • Coppanagh is a hill in County Kilkenny, Ireland. At 365 metres it is the second highest summit in Kilkenny behind Brandon Hill and the 886th highest summit in Ireland. Both Coppanagh and Brandon Hill are situated near Mount Alto.
5.4 miN
52°32'28"N • 6°57'27"W
Cushendale woollen Mills, Graignamanagh
137 min walk • Shopping
4.2 miS
Sport, Sport venue
O'Kennedy Park, New Ross
108 min walk • O'Kennedy Park is a GAA stadium in New Ross, County Wexford, Ireland. It is the main ground of Geraldine O'Hanrahan's Gaelic football and hurling teams and has also hosted inter-county fixtures.