Elphin
Ireland · ConnaughtIE
Town in County Roscommon, Ireland
Elphin is a small town in north County Roscommon, Ireland. It forms the southern tip of a triangle with Boyle 18 km (11 mi) and Carrick-on-Shannon 14 km (9 mi) to the north west and north east respectively. It is at the junction of the R368 and R369 regional roads. Ireland West Airport is 50 km (31 mi) west of Elphin - approximately 40 minutes by road. The town is in a townland and civil parish of the same name.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 565
- Coordinates
- 53.850, -8.200
- Timezone
- Europe/Dublin
- Elevation
- 83 m
Overview of Elphin
Elphin is a small settlement in Connaught, Ireland. Population figures land around 565. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. The activity mix leans towards culture.
Things to do in Elphin
Culture in Elphin
(2)Elphin's culture entries include Cathedrals and Churches. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Elphin. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Connaught first, then drive or cycle into Elphin. The local time zone is Europe/Dublin.
Similar destinations
Places near Elphin that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Elphin known for?
- Elphin is mainly a destination for culture, set in Connaught, Ireland with around 565 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Elphin?
- You can plan around Cathedrals and Churches in Elphin. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- Where is Elphin located?
- Administratively, Elphin sits in Connaught, Ireland — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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