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3About Kilcolgan
Kilcolgan sits on Galway Bay about 20 kilometres southeast of Galway city, where the R458 meets the N18. It's a handy stop for travellers heading to the Burren or Cliffs of Moher, easily reached via the N18 from Limerick or Galway. The village is famous for Dunguaire Castle, a 16th-century tower house perched on rocks jutting into the bay that once belonged to King Guaire of Connacht and hosts medieval banquets in summer.
Where is Kilcolgan on the map?
Kilcolgan is in Ireland, at 53.210, -8.882 - about 20 km south-east of Galway.
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- Precip: 16.7 mm
- Wind: 25 km/h
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What is the closest airport to Kilcolgan?
The closest airport to Kilcolgan is Shannon Airport, 67 km (about 50 min by car). Other airports nearby: Connemara Regional Airport, Inisheer Aerodrome.