Cheekpoint
in Waterford City and County Council of Munster, Ireland

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.271 and -6.998 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 16' 14" and W -6° 59' 53"
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: 12:59 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/Dublin
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:50 am and 4:34 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

Explore Cheekpoint

Cheekpoint in Waterford City and County Council (Munster) with it's 334 inhabitants is a city in Ireland about 2,730 mi (or 4,393 km) west of Qeshlaq, the country's capital.

Local time in Cheekpoint is now 12:59 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / Dublin with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 10 airports in the vicinity of Cheekpoint, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in Ireland is Waterford Airport in a distance of 7 mi (or 11 km), South-West. 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 115 mi (or 185 km), North-East. Also, if you like golfing, there is an option about 22 mi (or 36 km). away. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Waterford, Kilkenny, Loch Garman, Carlow and Cluain Meala. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 13°C / 55 °F

Morning Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Evening Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Night Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 77%
Air Pressure 1027 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 71% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

11°C (52 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

8°C (46 °F)
3°C (37 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

6°C (43 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Dunbrody Country House Hotel

Address
2,9 mi
Arthurstown
Waterford
Ireland

Time Information

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


Samuel's Heritage Bed & Breakfast

Address
3,4 mi
Ballymaclode, Halfway House, Dunmore Rd
X91 NX48 Waterford
Ireland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Waterford Castle and Golf Resort

Address
3,0 mi
The Island
X91 Y722 Waterford
Ireland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Rosewood Bed & Breakfast

Address
3,1 mi
Slieverue
Waterford
Ireland

Time Information

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


The Rhu Glenn Hotel

Address
3,0 mi
Slieverue
Kilkenny
Ireland

Time Information

Checkout: 01:00 - Checkin: 11:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 10:00
Weekend: closed


Suncrest B&B

Address
3,2 mi
Slieverue (N25, N29), Via Kilkenny
Waterford
Ireland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Dooleys

Address
4,2 mi
The Quay 1
Waterford
Ireland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:30 - Checkin: 14:30
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Faithlegg House Hotel

Address
1,4 mi
FAITHLEGG 1
00000 WATERFORD
Ireland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 02:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

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Waterford, Ireland's Oldest City

Published: August 21, 2014
Length: 06:35 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Eoin Nevins

A Short video showing part of Historic Waterford Ireland, that is celebrating it's 1100th anniversary in 2014. Why not visit Waterford and see it for yourself, including the award winning museums.


WLR FM Waterford Viking Marathon 2014 - Part 1

Published: July 17, 2014
Length: 04:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: WLR FM Waterford

Waterford Viking Marathon.


Waterford Airport, Ireland

Published: September 18, 2010
Length: 31:41 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: derrinirl

Only 6km south of Waterford City. 10 minutes from Waterford City Centre 15 minutes from Tramore 40 minutes from New Ross 45 minutes from Dungarvan or Kilkenny Within 1 hour from Clonmel...


Waterford Minor hurlers homecoming, 9 September 2013 - Seán Power speaks up for Waterford

Published: September 10, 2013
Length: 55:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: deiseach02

Seán Power, manager of the Waterford Minor hurling team, 2013 All-Ireland champions, expresses the hope that the win is the start of something bigger for our beleaguered county.


071 on the weedsprayer @ the Suir causeway, Waterford (14-6-2013)

Published: June 14, 2013
Length: 20:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: The Irish Mainline

GM 071 class leader no. 071 hauls the weedspraying train past the River Suir causeway near Belview Port, Waterford. It had operated in the morning as far as Rosslare Strand & this is it on...


St Patrick's Day Parade Waterford 2010 Pt1

Published: March 18, 2010
Length: 31:27 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: WaterfordView

St Patrick's Day Parade Opening By the McGrath School of Irish Dancing. Mayor of Waterford Cllr. John Halligan, Grand Marshalls Peg Tebay & Babs Murphy, Start of the parade.


Waterford Minor hurlers homecoming, 9 September 2013 - We are the Champions

Published: September 09, 2013
Length: 12:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: deiseach02

Corny, but essential. We Are The Champions is played for Waterford, winners of the 2013 All-Ireland Minor hurling championship as they are present to the crowd on The Mall.


Joanna Mary leaving New Ross

Published: April 18, 2007
Length: 19:55 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Thomas Jones

Joanna Mary Crew.


Tommy w Passage East 2

Published: August 29, 2011
Length: 01:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: bo last

Tom goes swimming freezing waters of passage....


Promem z Ballyhack do Passage East-Co.Wexford-Irlandia

Published: July 09, 2009
Length: 11:23 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: wjzima


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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.

Dunbrody Abbey

Dunbrody Abbey is a former Cistercian monastery in County Wexford, Ireland. The cross-shaped church was built in the 13th century, and the tower was added in the 15th century. With a length of 59m the church is one of the longest in Ireland. The visitor centre is run by the current Marquess of Donegall and has one of only two full sized hedge mazes in Ireland. The abbey was dissolved under Henry VIII. The last Abbot of Dunbrody was Alexander Devereux, who became Bishop of Ferns in 1539.

Located at 52.2835, -6.96 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Cistercian monasteries in the Republic of Ireland, Buildings and structures in County Wexford, Visitor attractions in County Wexford, Religion in County Wexford, 13th-century architecture, Ruins in the Republic of Ireland, Christian monasteries established in the 13th century, National Monuments in County Wexford

River Barrow

The Barrow is a river in Ireland. It is one of The Three Sisters; the other two being the River Suir and the River Nore. The Barrow is the longest and most prominent of the three rivers. At 192 km (120 mi), it is the second longest river in Ireland, behind the River Shannon. The source of the River Barrow is at Glenbarrow in the Slieve Bloom Mountains in County Laois.

Located at 52.2333, -6.96667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of County Carlow, Rivers of County Kildare, Rivers of County Laois, Rivers of County Waterford, Rivers of County Wexford

Port of Waterford

The Port of Waterford is situated several kilometres downstream of Waterford City on the northern side of the Suir river in South County Kilkenny, and is called Belview. This has replaced the old facility in Waterford, located on the quays in the centre of the city. It is the closest Irish port to mainland Europe and can handle lo-lo, bulk liquid, bulk solid and breakbulk/general cargoes.

Located at 52.2641, -7.03679 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Celtic Wave ports, Ports and harbours of the Republic of Ireland, Transport in County Kilkenny, Transport in Waterford (city)

Horeswood GAA

Horeswood GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club in County Wexford, Ireland. The club fields team in Gaelic football, hurling, camogie and Ladies Gaelic football It participates in competitions organized by Wexford GAA county board.

Located at 52.3114, -6.95753 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Gaelic football clubs in County Wexford, Gaelic Athletic Association clubs in County Wexford

Passage GAA (Waterford)

Passage GAA is a GAA club based in the East Waterford town of Passage East, Republic of Ireland. While the club has never won a Senior Waterford Title in either Hurling or Football, Passage came close a number of times, losing three Waterford Senior Hurling Finals during the 1990s.

Located at 52.2287, -6.97717 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Gaelic Athletic Association clubs in County Waterford, Hurling clubs in County Waterford

Passage East

Passage East (Irish: An Pasáiste Thoir) is a fishing village in County Waterford, Ireland, situated on the west bank of Waterford Harbour. It is 12 km from Waterford 10 km from Dunmore East and 21 km from Tramore.

Located at 52.2333, -6.96667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Towns and villages in County Waterford, Fishing in Ireland

Cheekpoint

Cheekpoint (Irish: Pointe na Síge) is a village set on the confluence of the River Suir and the River Barrow. Lying beneath the 150 metre high Minaun Hill (mountain meadow by a river) the village has panoramic views of Waterford Harbour, the 2131 ft. Barrow Bridge, which was once the longest bridge in Ireland, and Great Island Power Station now owned by Scottish Southern Energy SSE plc who purchased it from Endesa in 2012.

Located at 52.275, -7 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Towns and villages in County Waterford

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