Loughshinny
in Fingal County of Leinster, Ireland

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
53.549 and -6.083 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 53° 32' 57" and W -6° 4' 58"
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: 07:25 AM (Sunday)
Timezone: Europe/Dublin
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:53 am and 8:50 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: 2024-04-27 08:23:39

Explore Loughshinny

Loughshinny in Fingal County (Leinster) with it's 670 inhabitants is located in Ireland about 2,694 mi (or 4,335 km) north-west of Qeshlaq, the country's capital.

Local time in Loughshinny is now 07:25 AM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Europe / Dublin with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 8 airports in the wider vicinity of Loughshinny, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Ireland is Dublin Airport in a distance of 12 mi (or 19 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 24 mi (or 39 km), North-East. Also, if you like golfing, there are multiple options in driving distance. We found 1 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. 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: Swords, Dublin, Tallaght, Dundalk and Wicklow. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 11°C / 52 °F

Morning Temperature 3°C / 37 °F
Evening Temperature 10°C / 51 °F
Night Temperature 9°C / 47 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 56%
Air Pressure 1006 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 38% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Monday, 29th of April 2024

10°C (50 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

12°C (53 °F)
9°C (47 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

11°C (53 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

RedBank House

Address
2,3 mi
5-7 Church Street
Skerries
Ireland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hillview House

Address
2,7 mi
Ballaghstown, Lusk
Co. Dublin
Ireland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Waterside House Hotel

Address
5,0 mi
Donabate on the Beach
Dublin
Ireland

Time Information

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


Woodview Farmhouse

Address
3,5 mi
Margaretstown
Skerries
Ireland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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

Skerries 100 Road Race 05/07/2014

Published: September 16, 2014
Length: 37:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ski's sport video

http://skisvideos.ie Skerries100 roadraces 05/07/2014. Video from parking.


IRISH TT LEGENDS 11th May Skerries Sailing Club

Published: April 01, 2012
Length: 26:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Paul Woodlock

IRISH TT LEGENDS 11th May Skerries Sailing Club.


TMG Cycles Shop Skerries - Cycle to Work Scheme Dublin

Published: February 02, 2010
Length: 56:22 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: TMGCycles

Tax free bikes for Work - TMG Cycles Skerries Dublin is a partner Bike Shop with Bike to Work and is an active participant in the Cycle to Work Scheme. In the 2008 budget the Minister for...


Thermal inversion of the Moon rise from Skerries, Ireland

Published: May 28, 2013
Length: 34:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Victor Reijs

A Moon rise in the east over the Irish sea. Beautiful. After witnessing some 40 Moon rises/sets I never have seen a thermal inversion!!!! Very thrilling, felt the neck hairs rise! The Moon...


Milverton Irish Stubble Championship Skerries Co.Dublin Ireland Practice 1990 Yamaha YZ490 Sep. 2013

Published: October 04, 2013
Length: 06:53 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Johnny Quid

While visiting Ireland I got to have a go at Stubble racing, It is like an Irish Grass track but laid out in a stubble field which in this case was a field where oats had just been harvested....


Laser 4.7 Sailing 2/7/2014 in Skerries (GoPro Hero 3+)

Published: July 04, 2014
Length: 33:35 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: gggorilla99

Me sailing a laser 4.7 on July 2 in about 15 - 20 knots of wind, in Skerries Sailing Club. Made using GoPro studio. Filmed on GoPro Hero3+. First time editing a video, feel free to leave feedback.


a large ragworm from skerries beach

Published: April 21, 2011
Length: 22:10 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: diarmuidsynnott

found at the high tide line on the morning of thursday 21st april 2011 and returned to the sea.


ECSKA paddlers at Skerries 28 February 2009

Published: April 01, 2009
Length: 41:09 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Seascrapes

Irish sea kayakers at Skerries, north county Dublin. On overfalls between Colt and St Patrick's islands.


Do not park here! Skerries windmill Ireland

Published: September 13, 2011
Length: 11:28 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: universalstudent1000

The Raven September 2011.


Flooding in Skerries, Ireland

Published: November 01, 2009
Length: 52:03 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Victor Reijs

First video using FinePix REAL 3D V1.


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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.

Shenick Island

Shenick Island or Shenick's Island (Irish: Oileán na Sionnach, meaning "fox island") is an island that lies east of Skerries, County Dublin, Ireland. It is populated only by seals, that harbour on the western side of the island and a few different species of seabirds nest there. It may be reached by boat but at low tide you can reach it by crossing a sand bank. The most prominent feature on Shenick Island is a Martello tower. It is possible to climb into this with some effort.

Located at 53.5722, -6.0835 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islands of County Dublin, Uninhabited islands of Ireland

Skerries Harps GAA

Skerries Harps is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in Skerries, County Dublin, Ireland, playing Gaelic football, hurling and camogie. Notable ex-players include Bobby Beggs, Paddy Ellis. Dublin GAA superstar Bryan Cullen is a current player. The club is located on the Dublin Road in Skerries with a main pitch and club house at this location. The club has just under 40 teams competing at all levels in football, hurling, camogie and ladies football.

Located at 53.578, -6.11336 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Gaelic Athletic Association clubs in County Dublin, Gaelic football clubs in County Dublin, Hurling clubs in County Dublin

Naomh Maur CLG

Naomh Maur is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in Rush, Dublin, Ireland. The club was founded in 1928.

Located at 53.5325, -6.10805 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Gaelic Athletic Association clubs in County Dublin, Gaelic football clubs in County Dublin, Entities with Irish names

Colt Island

Colt Island (Irish: Inis Coilt, meaning "Colt Island") is the closest and smallest of three low-lying, uninhabited islets off the headland of Skerries, County Dublin in Ireland. It is an island of low cliffs and lies about 0.5 km from the mainland, with vegetation consisting of grasses, brambles and other species such as hogweed. Like the other two Skerries Islands, it is important for breeding seabirds and wintering water fowl.

Located at 53.5833, -6.08333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islands of County Dublin, Uninhabited islands of Ireland

St Patrick's Island

St Patrick's Island (Irish: Inis Pádraig, meaning "St Patrick's Island") is the most distant of three low-lying uninhabited islets off the headland of Skerries, County Dublin in Ireland. It is an island of low cliffs and lies about 1.5 km from the mainland, with vegetation consisting of grasses, brambles and other species such as hogweed. It is the most important of the three islands for breeding seabirds. Cormorant, Shag and Herring Gull are the most prominent species.

Located at 53.5854, -6.07393 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islands of County Dublin, Uninhabited islands of Ireland

Drumanagh

Drumanagh is a headland near the village of Loughshinny, 20 km north of Dublin, Ireland. It features a 19th century Martello tower and a large (200,000 m²) iron age promontory fort which has produced Roman artefacts. Some archaeologists have suggested the fort was a bridgehead for Roman military campaigns, while others suggest it was a Roman trading colony or a native Irish settlement that traded with Roman Britain.

Located at 53.54, -6.08 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Roman Britain, Ancient Ireland, Geography of Fingal

Kenure

Kenure is a cricket ground in Rush, Fingal in Ireland. The first recorded match on the ground was in 1997, when Ireland Under-23s Women played New South Wales Schools Women. In 2000, the ground hosted two Women's One Day Internationals between Ireland women and Pakistan women. In 2002, the ground held a Women's One Day International between Ireland women and India women.

Located at 53.5294, -6.09276 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cricket grounds in the Republic of Ireland, Sports venues in Fingal, Sport in Fingal


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