Macroom
Ireland · MunsterIE
Town in County Cork, Ireland
Macroom is a market town in County Cork, Ireland, located in the valley of the River Sullane, halfway between Cork city and Killarney. Its population has grown and receded over the centuries as it went through periods of war, famine and workhouses, forced emigration and intermittent prosperity. The 2011 census gave an urban population of 3,879 people, while the 2016 census recorded 3,765 people. The town is in a civil parish of the same name.
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- 51.907, -8.970
- Timezone
- Europe/Dublin
- Elevation
- 1 m
Overview of Macroom
Located in Munster, Ireland, Macroom is best described as a place. Expect water sports, culture and sports to fill most of your time. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly.
Things to do in Macroom
Water Sports in Macroom
(2)The water sports shortlist for Macroom: Wakeboard and Water Skiing. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Macroom. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Culture in Macroom
(1)Macroom records Churches under culture. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Macroom. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Sports in Macroom
(1)Our data lists Hunting as sports options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Macroom's own activity tags.
Wellness in Macroom
(1)For wellness, expect Hammam. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Macroom's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Macroom
Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip. Winter-sports plans point to December to February.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Munster first, then drive or cycle into Macroom. The local time zone is Europe/Dublin.
Similar destinations
Places near Macroom that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Macroom known for?
- Macroom is mainly a destination for water sports, culture and sports, set in Munster, Ireland.
- What can you do in Macroom?
- You can plan around Wakeboard, Water Skiing, Churches, Hunting and Hammam in Macroom. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Macroom?
- Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip. Winter-sports plans point to December to February.
- Where is Macroom located?
- Administratively, Macroom sits in Munster, Ireland — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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