Furness
in County Kildare of Leinster, Ireland

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
53.224 and -6.611 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 53° 13' 27" and W -6° 36' 38"
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: 05:54 AM (Monday)
Timezone: Europe/Dublin
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:54 am and 8:53 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: 2024-04-28 08:22:10

Delve into Furness

Furness in County Kildare (Leinster) is a town located in Ireland about 2,715 mi (or 4,369 km) north-west of Qeshlaq, the country's capital town.

Time in Furness is now 05:54 AM (Monday). The local timezone is named Europe / Dublin with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 10 airports closer to Furness, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in Ireland is Dublin Airport in a distance of 20 mi (or 31 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 54 mi (or 87 km), North-East. Also, if you like the game of golf, there are some options within driving distance. We saw 1 points of interest near this location. 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: Naas, Tallaght, Dublin, Navan and Swords. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 48 °F

Morning Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Evening Temperature 9°C / 49 °F
Night Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Chance of rainfall 5%
Air Humidity 95%
Air Pressure 1001 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 14 km/h (8 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

9°C (48 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

13°C (55 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Thursday, 2nd of May 2024

8°C (47 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Maudlins

Address
1,3 mi
Dublin Road, Naas
Co. Naas
Ireland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Osprey Hotel and Spa

Address
2,6 mi
Devoy Quarter
. Naas
Ireland

Time Information

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


Killashee

Address
3,5 mi
Kilcullen Road
Naas
Ireland

Time Information

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


Westgrove

Address
5,4 mi
1 Abbeylands
. kildare
Ireland

Time Information

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


Lawlors

Address
2,1 mi
Poplar Square
Naas, Co Kildare
Ireland

Time Information

Checkout: 23:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 23:00


Videos from this area

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

Bad driving in Naas

Published: April 15, 2011
Length: 01:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Keith Burke

This guy was driving behind me, up my ass, for a few minutes. I was doing the normal 50KM/p in a residential. As soon as the road was clear he pulls out fropm behind, nearly clipping me, then...


A useful demonstration of a Car Armrest from MicksGarage

Published: October 16, 2012
Length: 45:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MicksGarage1

available here: http://www.micksgarage.com/interior-car-accessories/arm-rests/ The Armster Car Armrest from MicksGarage.com is an armrest that can go into cars that dont already have one....


monster truck ireland 2012

Published: May 20, 2012
Length: 58:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: andrewtobi

extreme show ireland 2012, punchestown racing course.


Tiger Woods... MASHED POTATO!! (again!)

Published: December 04, 2011
Length: 20:36 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Gar Deady

Man yells "mashed potato!" just after Tiger tees off.. Is it the same guy as all the other tournaments?? Good quality..


Colour 5k Run: Punchestown

Published: August 14, 2013
Length: 43:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: colour5k

A teaser of what is in store for the Colour5k Run in Punchestown racecourse on the 24th of August. Full details are at www.colour5k.ie.


152 & 190 on Waterford-Sligo empty timber at MP17 17-August-2007

Published: August 20, 2007
Length: 34:09 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Metro Vick

Irish Rail's 141 class No.152 & 181 class No.190 working a short Waterford-Sligo empty timber train at MP17 on the Dublin-Cork line on on the 17-August-2007. This particular flow no longer...


086 & four-wheeled wagons on a Dublin North Wall-Tullamore cement working 08-May-2008

Published: November 27, 2012
Length: 05:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Metro Vick

Iarnród Éireann's 071 class No. 086 leads a rake of sixteen, four wheeled, cement wagons on a Dublin North Wall - Tullamore, Co. Offaly cement working seen passing at MP17 on the Dublin-Cork...


087 on 0605 Waterford-Heuston at MP17 03-November-2006

Published: June 13, 2007
Length: 54:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Metro Vick

087 & BREL built MK2 coaches working the 0605 Waterford-Dublin Heuston service seen at MP17 on the Dublin-Cork line on a very cold 03-November-2006.


112 on Waterford-Northwall empty cement train at MP17 on 28-April-2006

Published: June 28, 2013
Length: 47:03 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Metro Vick

NIR's 111 class No. 112 working a Waterford-Dublin Northwall empty cement train at MP17 on 28-April-2006. 112 was on long term loan to Irish Rail from Northern Ireland Railways at the time...


085 & MK2s on 1750 Heuston-Galway at MP17 03-September-2007.

Published: September 06, 2007
Length: 44:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Metro Vick

Irish Rail's 071 class No.085 & MK2s on 1750 Heuston-Galway at MP17 on the Dublin-Cork line on 03-September-2007.


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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.

Kill, County Kildare

Kill (Irish: an Chill, meaning "the church") is a village and parish in County Kildare, Ireland near the county's border with Dublin beside the N7. Its population is 2,510 per the 2006 Census. ) Kill is the birthplace of the Fenian John Devoy as well as home to two holders of the most senior ministry in the Irish government, the most powerful family in the 18th century Irish House of Commons and the birthplace of a leader of the opposition in the British House of Commons (see "Politics" below).

Located at 53.2649, -6.57836 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Towns and villages in County Kildare

Eadestown GAA

Eadestown is a Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) club in County Kildare, Ireland based in the smallest parish in the diocese of Dublin. Ballymore Eustace and Eadestown combine for minor purposes under the name Oliver Plunkett's.

Located at 53.198, -6.58592 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Gaelic Athletic Association clubs in County Kildare, Gaelic football clubs in County Kildare

Kill GAA (Kildare)

Kill is a Gaelic Athletic Association club in Kill, County Kildare, Ireland. They combined with Ardclough to form area side Wolfe Tones in the 1970s.

Located at 53.244, -6.59879 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Gaelic Athletic Association clubs in County Kildare, Gaelic football clubs in County Kildare

Essen, Groningen

Essen is a small hamlet in the municipality Haren in the province Groningen. It lies between the city of Groningen and the village of Haren. In 1215 a monastery was founded in Essen (or Yesse). It existed until 1594. During the Protestant Reformation it was closed down by the province of Groningen. It was known for having a miraculous statue of Mary (mother of Jesus). Only the terrain on which the monastery was built is recognisable.

Located at 53.1914, -6.6036 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Haren, Groningen, Populated places in Groningen (province)

Punchestown Racecourse

Punchestown Racecourse is located in the parish of Eadestown, between the R410 and R411 regional roads near Naas, County Kildare, in Ireland. It is known as the home of Irish Jumps Racing and plays host to the annual Irish National Hunt Festival. As well as horse racing, Punchestown hosts several music events, including the annual Oxegen, while AC/DC, Bon Jovi and Eminem are among the artists to have played concerts on the racecourse. Dick O'Sullivan has been interim manager since 2003.

Located at 53.184, -6.63 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Horse racing venues in the Republic of Ireland, Sports venues in County Kildare, Visitor attractions in County Kildare, Rock festivals in Ireland, Recurring events established in 2004, Music in County Kildare, Punchestown Racecourse


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Forenaghts, Furness