Porterstown
in County Kildare of Leinster, Ireland

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
53.246 and -6.551 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 53° 14' 45" and W -6° 33' 5"
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: 04:05 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/Dublin
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:33 am and 9:12 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: 2024-05-09 08:23:21

Discover Porterstown

Porterstown in County Kildare (Leinster) is a town in Ireland about 2,712 mi (or 4,365 km) north-west of Qeshlaq, the country's capital city.

Current time in Porterstown is now 04:05 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / Dublin with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 10 airports near Porterstown, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in Ireland is Dublin Airport in a distance of 17 mi (or 27 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 51 mi (or 83 km), North-East. Also, if you like playing golf, there are a few options in driving distance. We discovered 1 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Naas, Tallaght, Dublin, Swords and Navan. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 20°C / 67 °F

Morning Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Evening Temperature 17°C / 63 °F
Night Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 57%
Air Pressure 1022 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Saturday, 11th of May 2024

20°C (69 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 12th of May 2024

20°C (67 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 13th of May 2024

15°C (58 °F)
10°C (51 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Barberstown Castle

Address
5,8 mi
Straffan County Kildare
Straffan
Ireland

Time Information

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


Bearna Rua Lodge

Address
3,3 mi
Redgap
Rathcoole
Ireland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - 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.

Wedding Dresses at Village at Lyons

Published: July 30, 2013
Length: 48:08 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Irish Wedding Diary

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Published: February 14, 2014
Length: 37:21 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: IrishRail123

219 with the IWT near Hazelhatch & Celbridge.


Waterford Plunkett - Dublin Heuston,22000 class,passing Hazelhatch & Celbridge

Published: March 10, 2010
Length: 18:39 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Mk3PushPull

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Wedding - Village at Lyons - September 2013

Published: October 29, 2013
Length: 27:09 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: dublindjs

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16:50 Dublin Heuston - Galway Ceannt 22000 Class, at Hazelhatch & Celbridge

Published: March 10, 2010
Length: 33:36 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Mk3PushPull

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Dublin Heuston - Cork Kent Mk4 at Sallins & Naas

Published: March 10, 2010
Length: 06:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mk3PushPull

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Dublin Heuston -Cork Kent 201 Class

Published: March 10, 2010
Length: 50:07 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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This is the 17:00 Intercity service from Dublin Heuston - Cork Kent ,class 201, No.231 passing Hazelhatch & Celbridge.


073 & MK3s near Straffan October 2007

Published: December 17, 2012
Length: 33:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Metro Vick

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Something is coming to Avon Ri Part I - Christmas 2014

Published: October 07, 2014
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Rating: 5 of 5
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BLSC Spitfire 067 1st Pitchpole

Published: June 20, 2014
Length: 14:26 min
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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 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Towns and villages in County Kildare

Colla Uais

Colla Uais, son of Eochaid Doimlén, son of Cairbre Lifechair, was, according to medieval Irish legend and historical tradition, a High King of Ireland. His given name was Cairell. He and his two brothers, Muiredach (Colla Fo Chrí) and Áed (Colla Menn), were known was the Three Collas.

Located at 53.2779, -6.56528 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Medieval Gaels, Legendary High Kings of Ireland, History of Scotland, 4th-century Irish monarchs, 4th-century Irish people, 4th-century people

Newcastle, Dublin

Newcastle (An Caisleán Nua) is a village in County Dublin, Ireland. It was the location of the Castle of the Barony of Newcastle, more specifically referred to in historical and official documents as Newcastle-Lyons. It is located in the south west part of South Dublin.

Located at 53.2771, -6.50936 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Towns and villages in South Dublin (county), Articles on towns and villages in Ireland possibly missing Irish place names

Athgoe

Athgoe (Irish: Áth Gó, meaning "ford of the water") is the name of three townlands situated in the Barony of Newcastle, in west county Dublin on the Dublin/Kildare border. The townlands are Athgoe, Athgoe North and Athgoe South.

Located at 53.2875, -6.5175 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Towns and villages in County Dublin

Saint Bríga

Saint Bríga (Brigid, Bridget) (fl 6th century) is venerated as foundress of the monastery of Oughter Ard in Ardclough County Kildare . Her feast day is January 21. Bríga is also associated with Brideschurch near Sallins, and possibly with Kilbride in County Waterford .

Located at 53.2779, -6.56528 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Medieval Gaels, 6th-century Irish people, Eastern Orthodox saints, Women of medieval Ireland, Medieval Irish saints, Medieval saints of Leinster, Irish nuns, Irish Roman Catholic saints, Irish Roman Catholic abbesses, Irish folklore, 6th-century Christian female saints, Female saints of medieval Ireland, Anglican saints

Saint Derchairthinn

Saint Derchairthinn or Tarcairteann (fl 6th century) is venerated as an auperioress and saint of the monastery of Oughter Ard in Ardclough County Kildare . Her feast day is March 8.

Located at 53.2779, -6.56528 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Medieval Gaels, 6th-century Irish people, Eastern Orthodox saints, Women of medieval Ireland, Medieval Irish saints, Medieval saints of Leinster, Irish nuns, Irish Roman Catholic saints, Irish Roman Catholic abbesses, Irish folklore, 6th-century Christian female saints, Female saints of medieval Ireland, Anglican saints