Balbriggan
Ireland · LeinsterIE
Town in north County Dublin, Ireland
Balbriggan is a coastal town in Fingal, in the northern part of County Dublin, Ireland. It is approximately 34 km north of the city of Dublin, for which it is a commuter town. The 2022 census population was 24,322 for Balbriggan, making it the 17th-largest urban area in Ireland. The town formerly had an active textile industry, and was the site of a major episode in the Irish War of Independence.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 21,722
- Coordinates
- 53.608, -6.183
- Timezone
- Europe/Dublin
- Elevation
- 6 m
Overview of Balbriggan
Balbriggan — a low-key town in Leinster, Ireland — is worth a place on your map. Records put its population near 21,722. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. The local offer centres on adventure, family and nature. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Balbriggan
Adventure in Balbriggan
(2)Our data lists Escape Room and Shooting Ranges as adventure options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Balbriggan.
Family in Balbriggan
(2)Looking for family? Balbriggan has Aquariums and Playgrounds. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Balbriggan's own activity tags.
Nature in Balbriggan
(2)On the nature side, Balbriggan offers Beaches and Gardens. Everything listed here comes from what Balbriggan is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Culture in Balbriggan
(1)Looking for culture? Balbriggan has Mosques. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Balbriggan's own activity tags.
Sports in Balbriggan
(1)The sports shortlist for Balbriggan: Tennis. Everything listed here comes from what Balbriggan is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Balbriggan
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days.
Getting there & around
Small places like Balbriggan are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Leinster. Time zone: Europe/Dublin.
Similar destinations
Places near Balbriggan that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Balbriggan known for?
- Balbriggan, in Leinster, Ireland, is best known for adventure, family and nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 21,722 residents.
- What can you do in Balbriggan?
- Recorded activities in Balbriggan include Escape Room, Shooting Ranges, Aquariums, Playgrounds and Beaches. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Balbriggan?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days.
- Where is Balbriggan located?
- Balbriggan is located in Leinster, Ireland. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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