Newtownforbes

Newtownforbes is a bus stop in , . Newtownforbes is situated nearby to , as well as near the cemetery .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Castle Forbes and Pearse Park.

Castle
Photo: Robert French (photographer), No restrictions.
is a gothic revival castellated house and demesne in Newtownforbes, , . The castle is the ancestral home of the eponymous Forbes family and still remains the seat of the Earl of Granard as of 2025.

Pitch
is a GAA stadium in , Ireland. It is the main grounds of Longford's Gaelic football and hurling teams. In December 2011, the stadium was renamed Glennon Brothers , due to sponsorship with Glennon Brothers, a local timber firm. is situated 3½ km southeast of Newtownforbes.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Longford and Cloondara.

Photo: Sarah777, Public domain.
Town is the county town of . It's a quiet market town with few attractions of its own, but it's a convenient base for visiting for several prehistoric sites.

Village
Photo: Sarah777, Public domain.
is a small village in , . It is situated just off the N5 road near Termonbarry, where the Royal Canal terminates at the . is situated 6 km southwest of Newtownforbes.

Village
Photo: Sarah777, Public domain.
, officially Termonbarry, is a village in , . 8 km west of town, it is on the where it is crossed by the N5 road. is situated 6 km southwest of Newtownforbes.

Newtownforbes

Latitude
53.76728° or 53° 46′ 2″ north
Longitude
-7.8346° or 7° 50′ 5″ west
Operator
Bus Éireann
Network
Expressway
Open location code
9C5JQ588+W5
Open­Street­Map ID
node 7689539802
Open­Street­Map feature
highway=­bus_stop
Open­Street­Map feature
public_transport=­platform
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In Other Languages

“Newtownforbes” goes by many names.
  • Irish: “An Lios Breac”

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Highlights include Newtownforbes Post Office and St Marys Church.

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