Historic site · Ireland
Michael Tobin
Michael Tobin is a historic site, at a modelled elevation of 161 m. Baunreaghcong stands 508 m to the northwest, 17 miles off. The nearest named place is Shanavoulia Well, a spring 0.5 miles away.
What the record says
- Material
- stone
- Inscription
- In loving memory of Michael Tobin who died at this spot 27th December 1994, always remembered by his loving wife & family.
How to reach it
Coordinates52.90240, -7.23257
Named places within 25 miles
Springs
- Shanavoulia Well: 0.5 mi
- Church Well: 2.9 mi
- Aughfeerish: 3.6 mi
- Bowling Well: 3.9 mi
- Tobernacrow: 4.8 mi
Peaks
- Cooper's Hill: 1.0 mi
- Knockardagur: 1.6 mi
- Fossy Hill: 3.3 mi
- Cullenagh Mountain: 3.8 mi
- Fossy Mountain: 3.9 mi
Artworks
- Saint Mochua's Desk: 4.2 mi
- The Green Man: 8.3 mi
- Peacock: 9.4 mi
- James Fintan Lalor Sculpture: 9.4 mi
- Fragments of Time and Space: 9.5 mi
Parks
- Dr. Breen Park: 5.1 mi
- Castlecomer Discovery Park: 6.3 mi
- Mill Road Amenity Area: 7.7 mi
- Wynne Park: 8.4 mi
- Fair Green: 8.8 mi
Historic sites: 57
- The Orangery: 3.1 mi
- Ballinakill Castle: 3.7 mi
- 1798 Monument: 3.7 mi
- Christopher McClynn: 4.8 mi
- Knocknamoe House: 4.8 mi
Attractions: 34
- Heywood Gardens: 3.1 mi
- Timahoe Round Tower: 4.2 mi
- Castlecomer Discovery Park: 6.7 mi
- Ballykilcavan Brewing Company: 9.4 mi
- Dunmore Caves: 11.7 mi
Museums: 21
- Timahoe Heritage Centre: 4.2 mi
- Abbeyleix Heritage Centre: 4.8 mi
- Footprints In Coal: 6.7 mi
- Irish Fly Fishing and Game Shooting Museum: 6.7 mi
- Stradbally Steam Museum: 8.5 mi
Gardens: 15
- Abbey Sense Garden: 4.8 mi
- Abbeyleix Community Garden: 4.8 mi
- Kitchen Garden: 6.0 mi
- The King's Garden: 6.0 mi
- Ballyfoyle Active Retirement Garden: 12.5 mi
Picnic sites: 6
- Emo Court picnic area: 14.3 mi
- Lacca: 16.6 mi
- Carrick Woods: 16.8 mi
- Blackhall bridge picnic area: 16.8 mi
- Moore Abbey Wood: 17.5 mi
Nature reserves: 3
- Newpark Marsh Park: 16.5 mi
- Derryounce Lakes & Trails: 19.6 mi
- Community Orchard: 24.0 mi
Waterfalls: 2
- Rock of Foyle: 7.9 mi
- Clamp Hole Waterfall: 17.6 mi
Cliffs: 1
- Ballykeefe Quarry: 21.4 mi
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 18.1 miles of Michael Tobin. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baunreaghcong | NW 317° | 508 m | 17.1 mi |
| Ridge of Capard | NW 321° | 482 m | 16.8 mi |
| Clomantagh Hill | SW 226° | 349 m | 16.1 mi |
| Clogrennan Hill | ESE 123° | 336 m | 11.2 mi |
| Fossy Mountain | NE 41° | 332 m | 3.9 mi |
| Fossy Hill | NE 38° | 323 m | 3.3 mi |
| Cullenagh Mountain | NNW 343° | 317 m | 3.8 mi |
| Knockmannon Hill | SW 228° | 315 m | 11.6 mi |
When to go
Light through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:33 | 17:56 | 18:42 |
| June solstice | 05:04 | 21:02 | 21:59 |
| September equinox | 07:15 | 18:45 | 19:30 |
| December solstice | 08:40 | 15:09 | 16:15 |
Local time (Europe/Dublin).
Where this comes from
Location and category confirmed against OpenStreetMap.
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