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Abbeyleix, Ireland

Leinster · Ireland

Abbeyleix is a small town in Leinster, Ireland with a population of 1,770. Elevation: 364 ft (111 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,770 Population 379/sq mi density
364 ft Elevation 111 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
43.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Dublin Timezone

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About Abbeyleix

Abbeyleix

Abbeyleix is a town in County Laois, Ireland, located around 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) south of the county town of Portlaoise. Abbeyleix is in a civil parish of the same name.

People

Population1,770
Density379/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain43.8 in/yr
Sunny Days257/yr
Elevation364 ft (111 m)
Population1,770
Population Density379 / sq mi
Elevation364 ft (111 m)
Coordinates52.9133°, -7.3446°
TimezoneEurope/Dublin
Country🇮🇪 Ireland
State / ProvinceLeinster
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation43.8 inches (1,112 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Abbeyleix

Abbeyleix is a small town in Ireland (Leinster) with a population of 1,770. The city sits at an elevation of 364 feet (111 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Dublin.

Climate in Abbeyleix

Abbeyleix has an average annual temperature of 10°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (15.8°C), the coldest is Jan (5.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 0 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.4°C / 42°F 2.4° / 8.3° 0.0
Feb 6.1°C / 43°F 2.8° / 9.4° 0.0
Mar 7.4°C / 45°F 3.7° / 11° 0.0
Apr 8.6°C / 47°F 4.4° / 12.9° 0.0
May 11.3°C / 52°F 6.6° / 16° 0.0
Jun 13.6°C / 56°F 9° / 18.1° 0.0
Jul 15.8°C / 60°F 11.4° / 20.1° 0.0
Aug 15.6°C / 60°F 10.8° / 20.3° 0.0
Sep 13.2°C / 56°F 8.7° / 17.6° 0.0
Oct 9.8°C / 50°F 6° / 13.7° 0.0
Nov 7.4°C / 45°F 4.2° / 10.6° 0.0
Dec 5.8°C / 42°F 2.8° / 8.7° 0.0
Abbeyleix experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 364 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average49.1°F
9% below Ireland avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation364 ft (111 m)
Area4.7 sq mi (12.1 km²)
Population Density379/sq mi
Coordinates52.9133°N, 7.3446°W
TimezoneEurope/Dublin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.8"
15% above Ireland avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.61"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.64"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.7 in
March 44°F (6°C) 3.4 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in Driest
May 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in
June 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
July 60°F (15°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
October 50°F (10°C) 4.5 in
November 44°F (7°C) 4.5 in
December 42°F (6°C) 4.6 in Wettest

Abbeyleix has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 41°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.6") and April the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Abbeyleix

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Heywood Community School - - - -
Abbeyleix South National School - - - -
Raheen National School - - - -
Faolan Naofa National School - - - -
Scoil Eoin Phóil II Naofa - - - -
Ballinakill National School - - - -
Schoil Mhuire - - - -
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Radio Stations near Abbeyleix

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Newstalk Ireland news AAC+ 25 kbps
Kfm 97.6 - MP3 128 kbps
SOLID GOLD RADIO IRELAND - MP3 320 kbps
Radio Cenzura - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Abbeyleix

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbeyleix Heritage Centre
Clonaslee Heritage Centre
Footprints In Coal
Ionad Lachtain
Irish Fly Fishing and Game Shooting Museum
Stradbally Steam Museum
Timahoe Heritage Centre

Libraries in Abbeyleix

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Abbeyleix Library0.0
Castlecomer Library0.0
Durrow Library0.0
Laois County Library0.0
Laois Library Local Studies and H.Q.0.0
Mountrath Library0.0
Portarlington Library0.0
Portlaoise Library0.0
Rathdowney Library0.0
Stadbally Arthouse and Library0.0
Urlingford Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Abbeyleix

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Antique Shop
Country Markets
The Storeyard
Wool Shop

Hotels in Abbeyleix

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Abbeyleix Manor Hotel

Restaurants in Abbeyleix

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bridgewater Café
Jade Palace
Papa Noni's

Cafes in Abbeyleix

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Daily Dose
Polly's
Quinn's Tea Rooms

Castles in Abbeyleix

3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ballinakill Castle
Ballygeehin Castle ruins
Killeany Castle (ruins)

Clinics in Abbeyleix

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ballynakill Health Centre

Dentists in Abbeyleix

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

OrthoDental

Gas Stations in Abbeyleix

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ballinakill Road Filling Station
Circle K
Moynans

Banks in Abbeyleix

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Abbeyleix Credit Union
Bank of Ireland

Gyms in Abbeyleix

3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Abbey Pilates
FIT Life Laoise Gym
Yoga Fitness The Mind & Body House

Golf Courses in Abbeyleix

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Abbeyleix Golf Club

Breweries in Abbeyleix

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Ballykilcavan Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Abbeyleix

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Abbeyleix

36 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Waterford AirportWATMedium Airport
Abbeyleix Airfield-Small Airport
Abbeyshrule Aerodrome-Small Airport
Adamstown Airfield-Small Airport
Allenwood Airstrip-Small Airport
Athboy Airfield-Small Airport
Ballyboe Airstrip-Small Airport
Benfield Aerodrome-Small Airport
Birr Aerodrome-Small Airport
Borris-in-Ossory Airstrip-Small Airport
Clonbullogue Aerodrome-Small Airport
Craddenstown Airfield-Small Airport
Dorans Airstrip-Small Airport
Dunslaughlin Airstrip-Small Airport
Eyne Airfield-Small Airport
Fethard Airstrip-Small Airport
Gay Tracy Airstrip-Small Airport
Gowran Airstrip-Small Airport
Gowran Grange Aerodrome-Small Airport
ILAS Wexford Airfield-Small Airport
Kilbrook Airstrip-Small Airport
Kildare Aerodrome-Small Airport
Kilkenny AirportKKYSmall Airport
Killamaster Airstrip-Small Airport
Lickfinn Airstrip-Small Airport
Limetree Airfield-Small Airport
Maganey Airstrip-Small Airport
Millicent Airfield-Small Airport
Moyglare Airfield-Small Airport
Mullingar-Milltownpass Airfield-Small Airport
O'Loughlin Airstrip-Small Airport
Pallas West Airstrip-Small Airport
Spollens Airstrip-Small Airport
Stradbally Airstrip-Small Airport
Taggarts Airstrip-Small Airport
Trim Aerodrome-Small Airport

Post Offices in Abbeyleix

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Abbeyleix Post Office
Abbeyleix Post Office
Ballinakill Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Abbeyleix

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abbeyleix Demesne Church
Aughfeerish
Ballinakill All Saints'
Ballyroan (C of I)
Church of the Most Holy Rosary
Cormick's Well
Rahaling Well
Saint Michael and All Angels' Church
Saint Patrick’s Church
Shanahoe Church
Shanavoulia Well
St Brigid's
St. Fintan’s Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Dublin
Founded
1183

🇮🇪 About Ireland

Capital Dublin
Population 4,853,506
Area 70,280 km²
GDP (USD) $567,372,737,459
GDP per capita $106,819
HDI 0.950
Life expectancy 82.9 years
Internet users 96.5%
Urban population 64.1%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages English, Irish
Calling code +353
TLD .ie
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Ireland

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Lá Caille
Feb 2 Saint Brigid's Day Lá Fhéile Bríde
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Lá Fhéile Pádraig
Apr 3 Good Friday Aoine an Chéasta
Apr 6 Easter Monday Luan Cásca
May 4 May Day Lá Bealtaine
Jun 1 June Holiday Lá Saoire i mí an Mheithimh
Aug 3 August Holiday Lá Saoire i mí Lúnasa
Oct 26 October Holiday Lá Saoire i mí Dheireadh Fómhair
Dec 25 Christmas Day Lá Nollag
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Lá Fhéile Stiofáin

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Frequently Asked Questions About Abbeyleix

What is the population of Abbeyleix?

Abbeyleix has a population of 1,770 residents and is located in Ireland. The population density is 379 people per square mile, spread across 4.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Abbeyleix?

Abbeyleix has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.8 inches.

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