Thomastown
in Kilkenny of Leinster, Ireland

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.527 and -7.137 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 31' 36" and W -7° 8' 13"
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: 03:03 PM (Saturday)
Timezone: Europe/Dublin
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:17 am and 8:37 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-46.483 and 169.700 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pounawea
References
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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: 2024-04-20 08:25:34

Discover Thomastown

Thomastown in Kilkenny (Leinster) with it's 2,273 citizens is a place in Ireland about 2,736 mi (or 4,403 km) west of Qeshlaq, the country's capital city.

Current time in Thomastown is now 03:03 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Europe / Dublin with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 10 airports near Thomastown, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in Ireland is Kilkenny Airport in a distance of 11 mi (or 17 km), North-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 104 mi (or 167 km), North-East. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

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

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 12°C / 54 °F

Morning Temperature 2°C / 36 °F
Evening Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 56%
Air Pressure 1031 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 4 km/h (2 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 80% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Sunday, 21st of April 2024

14°C (58 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Few clouds, light breeze.

Monday, 22nd of April 2024

15°C (59 °F)
10°C (49 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 23rd of April 2024

11°C (52 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

MOUNT JULIET ESTATE

Address
2,6 mi
THOMASTOWN 1
1111 KILKENNY
Ireland

Time Information

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


Kilbawn Country House Bed & Breakfast

Address
3,9 mi
Dungarvan
Gowran
Ireland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:30
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Grove Farm House B&B

Address
4,1 mi
Ballycocksuist
Inistioge
Ireland

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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

Landing at Kilkenny

Published: April 14, 2009
Length: 24:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: airoshane

Landing at kilkenny airfield ireland... In winter. A bit soft. C172-S EI-DDX.


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.


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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.

Jerpoint Abbey

Jerpoint Abbey is a ruined Cistercian abbey, founded in the second half of the 12th century, near Thomastown, County Kilkenny, Ireland. It is located 2.5 km south west from Thomastown on the N9 national primary road. There is a Visitor Centre with an exhibition. It has been declared a national monument and has been in the care of the Office of Public Works since 1880. It was constructed by in 1180, by Donogh O'Donoghoe Mac Gilla Patraic, the King of Osraige.

Located at 52.5109, -7.15798 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1180 establishments, Visitor attractions in County Kilkenny, Buildings and structures in County Kilkenny, Cistercian monasteries in the Republic of Ireland, Religion in County Kilkenny, Religious organizations established in the 1180s, Ruins in the Republic of Ireland, Christian monasteries established in the 12th century, National Monuments in County Kilkenny

Thomastown railway station

Thomastown railway station serves the town of Thomastown in County Kilkenny, Ireland. It is a station on the Dublin to Waterford Intercity route. Unlike most other railway stations on the network, tickets are not available for purchase at Thomastown station and must be obtained on the train. There is a disused low platform and signal box across the track. The track was removed from it in 2004 when mini-CTC signalling was installed

Located at 52.5232, -7.14903 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Iarnród Éireann stations in County Kilkenny, Railway stations in County Kilkenny, Railway stations opened in 1848

Newtown Jerpoint

The medieval lost town of Newtown Jerpoint is just west of the Cistercian Jerpoint Abbey, near Thomastown, County Kilkenny, Ireland. It is located 3.2 km south west from Thomastown just off the N9 national primary road. In the grounds of the privately owned Jerpoint Park. St. Nicholas’s Church and graveyard are in the town, where the earthly remains of St. Nicholas of Myra are said to buried. Belmore House stands at the top of the town.

Located at 52.51, -7.1688 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Articles created via the Article Wizard, Archaeological sites in County Kilkenny, Former populated places in Ireland, Medieval sites in Ireland

Tomb of Saint Nicholas

The medieval lost town of Newtown Jerpoint is the supposed tomb of Saint Nicholas of Myra, just west of the Cistercian Jerpoint Abbey, near Thomastown, County Kilkenny, Ireland. It is located 3.2 km south west from Thomastown just off the N9 national primary road in the grounds of the privately owned Jerpoint Park. St. Nicholas’s Church and graveyard are in the town, where the earthly remains of St. Nicholas of Myra are said to buried. Belmore House stands at the top of the town.

Located at 52.51, -7.1688 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Articles created via the Article Wizard, Archaeological sites in County Kilkenny, Former populated places in Ireland, Medieval sites in Ireland


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Томастаун, Thomastown, Baile Mhic Andáin