Swords
Ireland · LeinsterIE
Commuter town north of Dublin, Ireland
Swords in County Dublin, the county town of the local government area of Fingal, is a large suburban town on the east coast of Ireland, situated ten kilometres north of Dublin city centre. It is the eighth largest urban area in Ireland, with a population of 40,776 as of the 2022 census. The town was reputedly founded c. AD 560. Located on the Ward River, Swords features Swords Castle, a restored medieval castle, a holy well from which it takes its name, a round tower and a Norman tower. Facilities in the area include the Pavilions shopping centre, one of the largest in the Dublin region, a range of civic offices, some light industries, the main storage facility and archive of the National Museum of Ireland and several parks. Dublin Airport is located nearby.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 40,776
- Coordinates
- 53.460, -6.218
- Timezone
- Europe/Dublin
- Elevation
- 3 m
Overview of Swords
Located in Leinster, Ireland, Swords is best described as a low-key town. Population figures land around 40,776. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Travel interests covered here include nightlife, culture and sports.
Things to do in Swords
Nightlife in Swords
(5)Nightlife lovers get Bars, Clubs, Disco, Nightlife and Pubs. Everything listed here comes from what Swords is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Culture in Swords
(2)Swords records Mosques and Towers under culture. It is a direct read of Swords's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Sports in Swords
(2)Sports in Swords covers Skateboard and Tennis. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Swords.
Wellness in Swords
(1)Under wellness, Swords is tagged with Hammam. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Swords.
Best time to visit Swords
The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month.
Getting there & around
Access Swords through a larger town in Leinster; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is Europe/Dublin.
Similar destinations
Places near Swords that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Swords known for?
- Swords is mainly a destination for nightlife, culture and sports, set in Leinster, Ireland with around 40,776 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Swords?
- You can plan around Bars, Clubs, Disco, Nightlife and Pubs in Swords. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Swords?
- The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month.
- Where is Swords located?
- Administratively, Swords sits in Leinster, Ireland — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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