Hugginstown
in Kilkenny of Leinster, Ireland

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.452 and -7.247 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 27' 8" and W -7° 14' 48"
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: 06:07 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/Dublin
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:52 am and 4:35 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-46.483 and 169.700 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pounawea
References
This place on Wikipedia
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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 Hugginstown

Hugginstown in Kilkenny (Leinster) is a town located in Ireland about 2,740 mi (or 4,410 km) west of Qeshlaq, the country's capital town.

Time in Hugginstown is now 06:07 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / Dublin with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 10 airports closer to Hugginstown, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in Ireland is Kilkenny Airport in a distance of 14 mi (or 22 km), North. 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 111 mi (or 178 km), North-East. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Kilkenny, Waterford, Cluain Meala, Carlow and Portlaoise. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 13°C / 56 °F

Morning Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Night Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 76%
Air Pressure 1026 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 3 km/h (2 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

11°C (52 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

7°C (45 °F)
2°C (36 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

6°C (42 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Athenaeum House Hotel

Address
6,7 mi
Christendom
Waterford
Ireland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

IR Loco 073+DFDS passing through Thomastown

Published: March 20, 2014
Length: 52:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Irish Race And Rail

Here we see Irish Rail Loco Class 071 Loco No 073 passing through Thomastown while working the Waterford-Ballina DFDS Liner and giving a nice bit of trash while climbing the S curve i'd also...


kimono - Aftermath (live in Thomastown)

Published: December 11, 2012
Length: 31:31 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: kimonomatopoeia

kimono played in Thomastown, Ireland on February 12, 2006. We were on tour in the UK and Ireland before heading off to Germany again. Thomastown was a legendary gig for us and since no video...


THOMASTOWN ST PATRICK'S DAY 2008

Published: June 14, 2008
Length: 33:31 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: BenZzz91

St Patrick 2008 à Thomastown et Dublin. Et les 30 Ans de AL !!!


Moon Live - Satellites Don't Cry (Live, Thomastown)

Published: June 19, 2010
Length: 05:28 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: wearemoon

Our very first gig, opening tune "Satellites Don't Cry" which is from our debut EP, available via http://www.moonband.info/ Thanks to Niele (hope that's right!), our fabulous cameralady....


Kilfane Glen and Waterfall Photography Excursion

Published: July 18, 2014
Length: 14:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Dublin Photography School Dps

Load up your photography kit bag and your comfy walking shoes and join Dublin Photography School as we head down the country to Kilfane Glen and Waterfall. Kilfane is a picturesque paradise...


071 on laden timber train @ Kilbline level xing (29-5-2013)

Published: May 29, 2013
Length: 26:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: The Irish Mainline

GM 071 class leader no. 071 (now renumbered 0117071) in the new grey livery hauls the Westport - Waterford laden timber past Kilbline level crossing near Bennettsbridge, Co. Kilkenny on ...


The working sheepdog herding geese at Jerpoint Park

Published: August 12, 2011
Length: 26:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Jerpoint Park

Joe and amazing sheepdog 'Cap' herd a flock of geese around the garden of Jerpoint Park and gets them to fly back to bed, frightening the life out of the cameraman. Thanks to john for...


Bread and Butter Pudding Recipe - Patrick O'Hara, Lady Helen, Mount Juliet

Published: April 08, 2013
Length: 59:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mount Juliet Estate

Patrick O'Hara from the Lady Helen at Mount Juliet (http://www.mountjuliet.ie) demonstrates this fantastic recipe. How to make Brioche Bread and Butter Pudding.


Winter's End - Jack tests Amy.

Published: July 28, 2010
Length: 42:50 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Patrick Kenny

Jack is chained up in a shed by deranged farmer Henry Rose and is tended to by Amy, Henry's younger sister.


Laura & Charles wedding video Highlights

Published: October 08, 2010
Length: 37:57 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: cyril fox

The amazing wedding of Laura & Charles in Mount Juliet, Laura and Charles didn't have to hire a wedding planner here because Laura's mam took on that role and did a great job. Mount Julliet...


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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.

Ballyhale Shamrocks GAA

Ballyhale Shamrocks is a Gaelic Athletic Association club located in the parish of Ballyhale in County Kilkenny, Republic of Ireland. The club was founded in 1972 and is primarily concerned with the game of hurling. Ballyhale Shamrocks are the most successful club in the history of the All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship with five titles.

Located at 52.4621, -7.21352 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Gaelic Athletic Association clubs in County Kilkenny, Hurling clubs in County Kilkenny

Carrickshock GAA

Carrickshock is an Irish Gaelic Athletic Association club situated in the south of County Kilkenny, Ireland. The club was founded in 1928 when the teams from Hugginstown and Knockmoylan were amalgamated. Carrickshock have had success in the Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship, winning the competition seven times. Their record of four county titles in a row between 1940 and 1943 remained unbroken until 2009 when Ballyhale Shamrocks won their 4th title in succession.

Located at 52.4556, -7.22442 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Gaelic Athletic Association clubs in County Kilkenny, Hurling clubs in County Kilkenny

Carrickshock incident

The Carrickshock incident, Carrickshock massacre, or battle of Carrickshock was a confrontation between the Irish Constabulary and local Catholic peasantry near Carrickshock in County Kilkenny on 14 December 1831, during the Tithe War in Ireland. Seventeen were killed: 14 of a party attempting to collect tithes and three of the crowd of locals who confronted them.

Located at 52.4492, -7.23942 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Riots and civil disorder in Ireland, History of County Kilkenny, 1831 in Ireland, Tithe War, Royal Irish Constabulary

Loughrea GAA

Loughrea Hurling Club is a Gaelic Athletic Association club located in the town of Loughrea, County Galway, Ireland. The club was founded in 1884 and is almost exclusively concerned with the game of hurling.

Located at 52.4556, -7.22442 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Gaelic Athletic Association clubs in County Galway, Hurling clubs in County Galway


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Hugginstown