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EdenderryÉadan Doire
Give Edenderry half a day for the canal spur and a walk through town; sleep in Enfield or Tullamore unless you need one night here.
Edenderry is a small east-Offaly town on a 1.5 km spur of the Grand Canal, about 1 h 50 min by bus from Dublin. The canal, a short main street and a scatter of castle ruins are the whole visit. Most travellers pass through on the way to Tullamore or use it as a quiet canal base; beds in town are few, and the better hotels sit along the M4 near Enfield.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (wet, short days, little open)
- Airport
- DUB
- Nights
- 0–1
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
- Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
- Ireland ↗Ireland is in the EU but not in the Schengen area; it sets its own entry rules and a Schengen visa is not valid for Ireland. Check Irish immigration for your passport.
- Ireland ↗Ireland and the UK form the Common Travel Area, with no routine checks on the land border. Visitors who are not Irish or British must still meet UK rules (including the UK ETA where it applies) to enter Northern Ireland.
- Ireland ↗Driving is on the left; rural roads are narrow with hedges and few passing places.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Edenderry112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Edenderry, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Ireland-wide
- SIM or eSIMVodafone, Three and Eir run the networks; prepaid SIMs (also 48, Tesco Mobile, GoMo) sell in phone shops and newsagents, no registration fuss.Ireland-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe; occasional local 'boil water' notices are posted by Uisce Éireann.Ireland-wide
- TippingRestaurant with table service: 10–15% if service is not included.Ireland-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Ireland-wide
- SafetyEdenderry is a quiet town and violent crime against visitors is rare.
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- RestroomsFree in shopping centres, museums, pubs (as a customer) and many petrol stations; some public toilets charge 50c.Ireland-wide
- Emergency numbers112 or 999 police, ambulance, fire (gardaí) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysShops open Sunday afternoons in towns; rural shops and some attractions close in winter (November–March).Ireland-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportDUB Dublin Airport (Bus 120 from Dublin city takes about 1 h 50 min; from the airport, take a city bus or coach into Connolly or Heuston first.
- Getting aroundThe centre is walkable in 10–15 minutes.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or tea€3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6)
- Sit-down mealDinner main course€14–24 (≈ US$17–30)
- BeerPint of stout or lager€5–6.50 (≈ US$6–8)
- Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per person€30 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedB&B or hotel double room, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedB&B or hotel double room, a night, per room€200 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €55 (≈ US$65) · Mid €95 (≈ US$120) · High €160 (≈ US$190)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- DUB Dublin Airport (Bus 120 from Dublin city takes about 1 h 50 min; from the airport, take a city bus or coach into Connolly or Heuston first. Check current timetables.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
May
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Jun
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jul
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Aug
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Sep
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Oct
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jan (14 rain days), driest Jun (10). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Edenderry: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
14 rd
Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
11 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
12 rd
Apr
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
11 rd
May
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
11 rd
Jun
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
Jul
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
11 rd
Aug
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
12 rd
Sep
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
11 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
13 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
13 rd
Dec
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
14 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The centre is walkable in 10–15 minutes. For the castle ruins, the airfield or the greenway beyond town you need a car or a bike; the canal towpath is flat and fine on foot.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h 15 min
Bus 120C, about 1 h
Whiskey distilleries and a walkable centre; seven weekday and five weekend services.
Door to door: About 1 h 30 min
Car via R401 and R444, about 1 h 15 min
Early Christian monastery on the Shannon; no useful public transport from Edenderry.
Door to door: About 1 h 15 min
Car via R440 and N52, about 1 h
Castle, gardens and a Georgian town; a full half-day.
Door to door: About 1 h
Car via R420 and N52, about 45 min
Bog and canal country; little to hold you beyond a short stop.
Door to door: About 1 h 30 min
Car via R440 and R421, about 1 h 15 min
Slieve Bloom foothills; better with a night than a return dash.
Door to door: About 1 h 15 min
Car via R401 and R439, about 1 h
Shannon crossing and canal harbour; pair it with Clonmacnoise.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Edenderry town centre
One B&B and a small guesthouse stock; book ahead, as beds are scarce.
Enfield and the M4
15–20 min east by car; several hotels and easy motorway access.
Tullamore
About 1 h by bus 120C; more choice and a livelier evening.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €55–80 (≈ US$65–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- €80–130 (≈ US$95–160) excl. bed
- High
- €130 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| B&B or hotel double room1 × 1 night × €120 | €120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €95 | €190 |
| Bus 120 Dublin → Edenderry, one way2 × €12 | €24 |
| Bike hire, one day2 × €25 | €50 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €15 | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €41 |
| Trip total≈ €228 per person per day, bed included | €455≈ US$550 |
2026 estimate in euro; flights and car hire excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or tea | €3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Pub lunch or carvery | €12–18 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Dinner main course | €14–24 (≈ US$17–30) |
| Pint of stout or lager | €5–6.50 (≈ US$6–8) |
| Bus 120 Dublin → Edenderry, one way | €10–14 (≈ US$12–17) |
| Tandem skydive at Clonbollogue | €250–300 (≈ US$300–350) |
| Round of golf, Edenderry GC | €30–50 (≈ US$35–60) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Blundell Castle is unstable and fenced off: view from the path, do not climb.
- Canal fishing is catch-and-release only.
- Buses are the only public transport; the last evening service back from Dublin or Tullamore is early, so check times before you commit.
- Many kitchens close by 21:00–22:00 and some shut early in the week.Many kitchens close by 9:00 PM–10:00 PM and some shut early in the week.
Emergency numbers
- Police, ambulance, fire (Gardaí)
- 112 or 999
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EdenderryÉadan Doire
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My bed tonight
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Chuig an seoladh seo, le do thoilTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, ambulance, fire112 or 999
Embassy
No embassies in Edenderry; the US embassy and most others are in Dublin. Check the embassy website for current contact details.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus 120 Dublin Connolly → Edenderry: about €10–14 (≈ US$12–17), 1 h 50 min
- Bus 120C Tullamore → Edenderry: about €8–12 (≈ US$10–14), 1 h
- Taxi across town: €8–12 (≈ US$10–14)
Say or show
- Dia duit — Hello (jeea gwit)
- Go raibh maith agat — Thank you (guh rev mah agut)
- Le do thoil — Please (leh duh hull)
- Cá bhfuil an chanáil? — Where is the canal? (kaw will un khan-awl)
- Cé mhéad é? — How much is it? (kay vade ay)
- Sláinte — Cheers (slawn-cha)
Bus 120 stops outside the Town Hall on O'Connell Square.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Edenderry. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (wet, short days, little open) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for DUB: last Bus 120 departures field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Three walking clusters with rescue anchors: O'Connell Square and JKL Street, the canal spur, the north-road ruins.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (town hall, St Mary's, Blundell Castle, canal spur) and eat pages with last orders.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialWaterways Ireland — Grand Canal status
- officialGo-Ahead Ireland — route 120
- officialEdenderry Golf Club
- officialIrish Parachute Club
- secondaryWikivoyage: Edenderry, revision 5298357 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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