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3About Castleplunket
Castleplunket is a handy stop in County Roscommon along the N61, sitting between Roscommon town and Longford. It's about 140 kilometers from Dublin via the M4 and N61, making it a natural break for drivers heading west. The R368 connects you to Strokestown and the broader countryside, while local roads lead to Tulsk and Frenchpark. The town gets its name from the medieval Plunket family, and you can still see their castle ruins, a proper reminder of the area's Norman heritage.
Where is Castleplunket on the map?
Castleplunket is in Ireland, at 53.750, -8.345 - about 36 km south of Boyle.
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2Race a karting track in Castleplunket
Race a karting track generated from the real streets of Castleplunket.
Castleplunket BowlEasyPlay a pub crawl round in Castleplunket
Nine holes from pub to pub through the real streets of Castleplunket. Every cup is a bar somebody actually drinks in.
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What is the closest airport to Castleplunket?
The closest airport to Castleplunket is Ireland West Airport Knock, 57 km (about 51 min by car).