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About Newcastle West

Newcastle West sits 30 kilometres southwest of Limerick city on the N21, serving as a handy stop for anyone heading to Kerry. The town grew around a 13th-century Knights Templar castle, and the impressive ruins still dominate the centre. The great hall, with its stone arches and tall windows, hosts cultural events and ranks among Munster's finest medieval civic buildings. It's well positioned in the Golden Vale's farming country, with good connections via the R515 from Cork and over 10 fast EV charging points.

Where is Newcastle West on the map?

Newcastle West is in Ireland, at 52.449, -9.053 - about 37 km east of Listowel.

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The closest airport to Newcastle West is Kerry Airport, 55 km (about 49 min by car). Other airports nearby: Shannon Airport.

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