Lipstown
in County Kildare of Leinster, Ireland

How to get there and get around
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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
53.051 and -6.809 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 53° 3' 2" and W -6° 48' 30"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
English, Irish
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 05:19 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/Dublin
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:53 am and 4:30 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-46.483 and 169.700 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pounawea
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Ireland in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 2,5 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Ireland.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Ireland. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Lipstown

Lipstown in County Kildare (Leinster) is located in Ireland about 2,723 mi (or 4,382 km) west of Qeshlaq, the country's capital town.

Current time in Lipstown is now 05:19 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / Dublin with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 10 airports close to Lipstown, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in Ireland is Dublin Airport in a distance of 34 mi (or 55 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Brú na Bóinne - Archaeological Ensemble of the Bend of the Boyne in a distance of 68 mi (or 110 km), North-East. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Naas, Carlow, Portlaoise, Tallaght and Kilkenny. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 11°C / 53 °F

Morning Temperature 11°C / 51 °F
Evening Temperature 11°C / 51 °F
Night Temperature 11°C / 51 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 94%
Air Pressure 1027 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

9°C (47 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

8°C (46 °F)
3°C (38 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

8°C (47 °F)
4°C (39 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Ballindrum Farm Bed and Breakfast

Address
4,4 mi
Ballindrum
Athy
Ireland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Take Off from KIlrush Co.Kildare

Published: January 14, 2011
Length: 25:52 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Ruairi Phelan

Take Off from Kilrush Co.Kilkare, Runway 19, wind 15kts from 220 (crosswind from the right) 1400hrs, 14-1-11.


Change your destiny Episode 1

Published: April 22, 2011
Length: 15:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SalesNetworker

In this video Cindy Highrolling meets Cohen Streetsmart at the copier. Cindy tells Cohen she can change his destiny as things in work are bad with the recession. Keep tuned to find out how...


FLIGHTFEST Dublin, Ireland

Published: September 16, 2013
Length: 17:32 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: patcalutube

Video of the FLIGHTFEST - the Irish Aviation Gathering - Dublin 15th September, 2013. Unfortunately, a very windy day meant that the smaller/older aircraft couldn't participate but it was...


Kilcullen Round Tower view from Parott AR Drone 2.0

Published: October 13, 2012
Length: 02:21 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Habitualmurph

Parrot AR Drone 2.0 at Kilcullen Round Tower in Co. Kildare Ireland . give a tumbs up if you like.


Grand Theft Auto V Trevor Vs Firemen

Published: January 17, 2015
Length: 06:40 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Pierce Karrigan

Trevor is one crazy Bastard.


Old Kilcullen Kildare - Round Tower and Graveyard

Published: March 10, 2012
Length: 12:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: KildareImages

Old Kilcullen Round Tower, Ruined Church and Graveyard.


Seasick Steve @ Oxegen 08 playing Save Me

Published: July 16, 2008
Length: 49:46 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Paul Abbey

Seasick Steve playing the Pet Sounds stage Sat 12th July 2008.


Kilcullen River Festival 2014 - The Raft Race

Published: August 24, 2014
Length: 02:25 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Keith Burke


Space Shuttle over Ireland May 31st 08

Published: June 03, 2008
Length: 48:07 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: jemmer23

Shuttle and booster tank over Kilcullen. Taken about 20 mins after launch.


Summer Sun in the Curragh AR Drone 2.0 and Time Lapse

Published: June 09, 2013
Length: 16:09 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Habitualmurph

First day using the AR Drone in months great weather 21c. I had also set up my camera to take a time laps, which I added into the video. The landing was the best I have done in a while, landed...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Kildare

Kildare (Irish: Cill Dara, meaning "church of the oak") is a town in County Kildare, Ireland. Its population of 8,412 (2011 Census) makes it the eighth largest town in County Kildare and the 55th largest in the state, with a growth rate of 8.0pc since the 2006 census. Although Kildare gives its name to the county, Naas is the county town.

Located at 53.0853, -6.82 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Kildare, Towns and villages in County Kildare, Articles on towns and villages in Ireland possibly missing Irish place names

Athy

Athy is a market town at the meeting of the River Barrow and the Grand Canal in County Kildare, Ireland, 72 kilometers southwest of Dublin. A population of 10,490 (2011 Census preliminary results) makes it the sixth largest town in Kildare and the 50th largest in the Republic of Ireland, with a growth rate of 58% since the 2002 census. From the first official records in 1813 (population 3,192) until 1891 (population 4,886) and again in 1926-46 and 1951-61 Athy was the largest town in Kildare.

Located at 53.0853, -6.82 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Athy, Towns and villages in County Kildare

Curragh

The Curragh is a flat open plain of almost 5,000 acres (20 km²) of common land in County Kildare, Ireland, between Newbridge and Kildare. This area is well known for Irish horse breeding and training. The Irish National Stud is located on the edge of Kildare town, beside the famous Japanese Gardens. Also located here is Pollardstown Fen, the largest fen in Ireland. This area is of particular interest to botanists and ecologists because of the numerous bird species that nest and visit there.

Located at 53.0853, -6.82 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of County Kildare, Sports venues in County Kildare, Visitor attractions in County Kildare, Archaeological sites in County Kildare

Gordon Bennett Cup (auto racing)

As one of three Gordon Bennett Cups established by James Gordon Bennett, Jr. , millionaire owner of the New York Herald, the automobile racing award was first given in 1900 in France. In 1899 Gordon Bennett offered the Automobile Club de France (ACF) a trophy to be raced for annually by the automobile clubs of the various countries. The trophy was awarded annually until 1905, after which the ACF held the first Grand Prix motor racing event at the Circuit de la Sarthe, in Le Mans.

Located at 53.0853, -6.82 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Gordon Bennett Cup, Edwardian era, Recurring sporting events established in 1900, Recurring events disestablished in 1905

Stradbally

Stradbally (Irish: An Sráidbhaile, meaning "the street town") is a town in County Laois, Ireland, located in the midlands of Ireland along the N80 road, a National Secondary Route, about 12 km from Portlaoise. It is known for the birth of motor racing, the Steam Rally and the Electric Picnic.

Located at 53.0853, -6.82 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Stradbally, Steam festivals, Townlands of County Laois, Towns and villages in County Laois

Monasterevin

Monasterevin is a town in County Kildare in Ireland. The town lies on the River Barrow and the Grand Canal. Its population of 3,710 makes it the 11th largest town in Kildare and the 105th largest in Ireland. Situated 63 km from Dublin on the R445 road, Monasterevin has been relieved of much through traffic by the opening in 2004 of a new section of the M7 motorway bypassing the town on the N7 Dublin to Limerick route.

Located at 53.0853, -6.82 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Towns and villages in County Kildare

Kilcullen

Kilcullen, formally Kilcullen Bridge, is a small town on the River Liffey in County Kildare, Ireland. Its population of 3,473 (2011 Census makes it the 12th largest settlement in County Kildare and the fastest growing in the county, having doubled in population from 1,483 in the census of 2002.

Located at 53.0853, -6.82 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Kilcullen, Towns and villages in County Kildare

Mullaghmast

Mullaghmast, (modern spelling in English is Mullamast) is a hill in the south of County Kildare, Leinster, near the village of Ballitore. It was an important site in prehistory, in early history and again in more recent times. It is classed as a National Monument by the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government.

Located at 53.0168, -6.81204 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Archaeological sites in County Kildare