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- Map of Carrickmacross
- About Carrickmacross
- Where is Carrickmacross on the map?
- How far is Carrickmacross from where I am?
- Weather in Carrickmacross
- Find hotels in Carrickmacross
- Rent a car near Carrickmacross
- Race a karting track in Carrickmacross
- Play a pub crawl round in Carrickmacross
- Popular destinations close by
- Nearby essentials
Overview
3About Carrickmacross
Carrickmacross is a County Monaghan market town of 5,745 people sitting on the N2 between Dublin (92km south) and Belfast (105km northeast). The town serves as a handy stopping point for cross-country journeys, with the R179 connecting east to Dundalk in 23 kilometers. Built around a 1630 castle, Carrickmacross is world-famous for its delicate needle lace tradition, introduced by local nuns in the 1820s using Italian techniques. This intricate lacework was famously chosen for Princess Diana's wedding dress in 1981, putting the town firmly on the international map.
Where is Carrickmacross on the map?
Carrickmacross is in Ireland, at 53.975, -6.719 - about 23 km west of Dundalk.
How far is Carrickmacross from where I am?
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Weather in Carrickmacross
- Precip: 6.5 mm
- Wind: 23 km/h
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- Wind: 27 km/h
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2Race a karting track in Carrickmacross
Race a karting track generated from the real streets of Carrickmacross.
Carrickmacross SpeedwayEasyPlay a pub crawl round in Carrickmacross
Nine holes from pub to pub through the real streets of Carrickmacross. Every cup is a bar somebody actually drinks in.
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Nearby essentials
What is the closest airport to Carrickmacross?
The closest airport to Carrickmacross is Dublin Airport, 90 km (about 1 h 6 min by car).