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3About Achonry
Achonry is a small County Sligo village that sits between Sligo town and the Mayo border, reached via the R294 off the N17. It's about 15 kilometres south of Sligo town and makes a handy stop for those travelling the N17 route from Dublin or Galway up to northwest Ireland. The village is best known for its 12th-century cathedral ruins, which mark where an ancient bishopric once held religious authority across Connacht. There are around 10 fast EV chargers in the area for electric vehicle drivers.
Where is Achonry on the map?
Achonry is in Ireland, at 54.076, -8.660 - about 29 km south-west of Sligo.
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Weather in Achonry
- Precip: 9.5 mm
- Wind: 21 km/h
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2Race a karting track in Achonry
Race a karting track generated from the real streets of Achonry.
Achonry's RhythmEasyPlay a pub crawl round in Achonry
Nine holes from pub to pub through the real streets of Achonry. Every cup is a bar somebody actually drinks in.
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What is the closest airport to Achonry?
The closest airport to Achonry is Ireland West Airport Knock, 26 km (about 30 min by car).