Major city · Ireland
TullamoreTulach Mhór
Give Tullamore one night as a Midlands base for Charleville Castle and a distillery tour; skip it if you only have a week and are heading west.
Tullamore is the county town of County Offaly, roughly in the centre of Ireland and on the Grand Canal. It is a working town rather than a sight-heavy stop: a Gothic castle, two whiskey distilleries within 10 km, and a compact centre you can walk in an hour. Most travellers use it as a single night between Dublin and the Shannon, or as a base for Lough Boora and Clonmacnoise.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (wet, short days)
- Airport
- DUB
- Nights
- 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.
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- 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 Tullamore112 ▾
- Emergency (Gardaí, ambulance, fire, coast guard, mountain rescue)112
- Emergency (alternative)999
- Garda confidential line1800 666 111
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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 Tullamore, 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
- SafetyTullamore is a low-crime town and safe to walk at night in the centre.
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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 emergency (gardaí, ambulance, fire, coast guard, mountain rescue) · 999 emergency (alternative) · 1800 666 111 Garda confidential line
- 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.
- AirportcheckDUB Dublin Airport (Bus 847 runs from the airport to Tullamore, about 1 h 40 min; check current times.).
- Getting aroundThe centre is small enough to walk.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6)
- Sit-down mealMain course in a mid-range restaurant€16–26 (≈ US$19–35)
- Street or quick mealPub lunch (soup and sandwich)€10–16 (≈ US$12–19)
- BeerPint of stout€5–6.50 (≈ US$6–8)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi across town€8–12 (≈ US$10–14)
- Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per person€30 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per room€130 (≈ US$160)
- High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per room€220 (≈ US$300)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €55 (≈ US$65) · Mid €100 (≈ US$120) · High €180 (≈ US$250)
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 847 runs from the airport to Tullamore, about 1 h 40 min; check current times.)
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
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°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
Tullamore: 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)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
11 rd
Jun
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
10 rd
Jul
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
11 rd
Aug
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
12 rd
Sep
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
11 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
13 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
13 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°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 small enough to walk. Buggy's Coach 835 loops the town and the south-edge retail park. You need your own wheels for Charleville, Lough Boora, Durrow and Croghan Hill; Practical has car hire in town but airport pickup is usually cheaper. Taxi ranks at the railway station and on William Street.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Clonmacnoise
goDoor to door: About 1 h by car
Local Link 850 from Banagher, or drive via N52 and R444
Early Christian monastery on the Shannon; allow half a day.
Birr
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Kearns bus 847, about 40 min; nine buses M-F
Castle, telescope and Georgian streets.
Banagher
cautionDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Local Link 840, about 1 h 20 min via Clara
Shannon-side town; check return times before you go.
Clara
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Train west from Tullamore, about 10 min
Short hop; useful if you are heading on to Athlone.
Kinnitty
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Drive via R421 and R440
Slieve Bloom foothills; castle and walks.
Edenderry
skipDoor to door: About 1 h
Go Ahead bus 120C, about 1 h
Nothing here that beats staying in Tullamore.
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.
Town centre (O'Connor Square, High St, William St)
Walk to pubs, restaurants and the canal; best for one night without a car.
Bridge Centre / Distillery Lane
Hotel and mall cluster, 5 min walk from the main square.
Railway station side
Quiet and practical if you arrive late by train; 500 m from the centre.
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
- €55–85 (≈ US$65–100) excl. bed
- Mid
- €90–140 (≈ US$110–170) excl. bed
- High
- €150 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel double room1 × 1 night × €130 | €130 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €100 | €200 |
| Kearns bus Dublin city centre → Tullamore, one way2 × €15 · check | €30 |
| Train Dublin Heuston → Tullamore, one way2 × €20 · check | €40 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €15 | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €43 |
| Trip total≈ €237 per person per day, bed included | €473≈ US$550 |
2026 estimate in euro; flights and car hire excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Pub lunch (soup and sandwich) | €10–16 (≈ US$12–19) |
| Main course in a mid-range restaurant | €16–26 (≈ US$19–35) |
| Pint of stout | €5–6.50 (≈ US$6–8) |
| Tullamore D.E.W. Heritage Centre tour | €47 (≈ US$55) |
| Kilbeggan Distillery basic tour | €35 (≈ US$45) |
| Taxi across town | €8–12 (≈ US$10–14) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Charleville Castle opens July–Aug only, 11:00–17:00; interiors by guided tour, so check before travelling.Charleville Castle opens July–Aug only, 11:00 AM–5:00 PM; interiors by guided tour, so check before travelling.
- Durrow Abbey has parts closed off as unsafe; the site is free to stroll but not fully maintained.
- Buses to Dublin are timed for commuters: last inbound bus leaves around 13:30, so a day trip to Dublin needs an early start.Buses to Dublin are timed for commuters: last inbound bus leaves around 1:30 PM, so a day trip to Dublin needs an early start.
- Rural roads are narrow and unlit; drive on the left and watch for tractors.
Emergency numbers
- Emergency (Gardaí, ambulance, fire, coast guard, mountain rescue)
- 112
- Emergency (alternative)
- 999
- Garda confidential line
- 1800 666 111
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Emergency
- Emergency (Gardaí, ambulance, fire, coast guard, mountain rescue)112
- Emergency (alternative)999
- Garda confidential line1800 666 111
Embassy
No embassies in Tullamore; most countries have embassies in Dublin. The US embassy is in Dublin (check the address).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Dublin Heuston → Tullamore: about 1 h, roughly €15–25 (≈ US$18–30) one way (check)
- Kearns bus Dublin → Tullamore: about 1 h 40 min, roughly €12–18 (≈ US$14–25) one way (check)
- Taxi station → O'Connor Square: €6–10 (≈ US$7–12)
Say or show
- Dia duit — Hello (jeea gwit)
- Go raibh maith agat — Thank you (guh rev mah agut)
- Sláinte — Cheers (slawn-cha)
- Cá bhfuil an leithreas? — Where is the toilet? (kaw will an leh-ras)
- Cé mhéad é? — How much is it? (kay vade ay)
- An féidir liom íoc le cárta? — Can I pay by card? (on fay-der lum eek le kar-ta)
Tipping: 10–15% in restaurants with table service; not expected in pubs.
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 Tullamore. 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) · 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: Kearns 847 field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: O'Connor Square, the canal and Town Park, Charleville and the distillery.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Charleville Castle, Tullamore D.E.W. Heritage Centre, Kilbeggan Distillery) and eat pages with last orders.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialVisit Offaly
- officialOffaly County Council — Tullamore
- officialIrish Rail
- officialWaterways Ireland — Grand Canal
- officialTullamore D.E.W. Heritage Centre
- officialCharleville Castle
- officialKilbeggan Distillery
- officialLough Boora Discovery Park
- secondaryWikivoyage: Tullamore, revision 5325945 (CC BY-SA 4.0)