Balbriggan
A coastal town north of Dublin where the name "balbriggans" — the long underwear once worn by Queen Victoria and the Czarina of Russia — originated, Balbriggan grew from a fishing village into a textile centre after 1780, producing cotton and linen goods including the garments that carried its name worldwide. The town also saw a significant episode during the Irish War of Independence in September 1920. Today it sits on the water with a compact centre and easy access to the wider Dublin region.
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- Population21,722
- Nearest water from center 0.1 km0.0 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.0 km1.9 mi
Nearest airports
Nearest train stations
Balbriggan: quick answers
Where is Balbriggan?
Balbriggan is in Ireland, about 31 km19 miles in a straight line from Dublin.
How do you get to Balbriggan?
The nearest airport is Dublin (DUB), about 31 min away by road. The nearest train station is Balbriggan, about 2 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Balbriggan?
The warmest month is July, averaging 16°C60°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 6°C42°F. The wettest month is November, with about 89 mm3.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Balbriggan?
OpenStreetMap lists 4 restaurants, 7 cafés and 3 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Balbriggan?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Kingscourt, Blessington and Clane.