Fordstown

Fordstown is a locality in , . Fordstown is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Athboy Aerodrome and Rathmore Church.

Aerodrome
is a small airfield located 2 nautical miles northeast of , a town in , . This aerodrome is licensed by the Aeronautical Services Department of the Irish Aviation Authority. is situated 4 km south of Fordstown.

Ruins
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is a ruined medieval church and National Monument in , Ireland. It was constructed by the prominent Plunkett living nearby at Rathmore Castle. is situated 3½ km southeast of Fordstown.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Athboy and Rathcarran.

Town
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is a small agricultural town located in County Meath. The town is located on the Yellow Ford River, in wooded country near the border. is situated 5 km south of Fordstown.

Village
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Ráth Chairn is a small village and Gaeltacht area in , Ireland. It is about 55 km northwest of , in the triangle between , and . is situated 6 km southeast of Fordstown.

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is a town in , about 65 km north of Dublin, with a population in 2022 of 6600. "Kil-" or "Kells" denotes the cell or abode of a monk, so it's a common placename, but this is the one that for 800 years housed the Book of .

Fordstown

Latitude
53.66982° or 53° 40′ 11″ north
Longitude
-6.90175° or 6° 54′ 6″ west
Elevation
80 metres (262 feet)
Open location code
9C5MM39X+W8
Geo­Names ID
9866860
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“Fordstown” goes by many names.
  • Irish: “Baile Forda”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Volvenstown and Girley.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include White Lough and Black Lough.

County Meath: Must-Visit Destinations

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