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Ashford, Ireland

Leinster · Ireland

Ashford is a small town in Leinster, Ireland with a population of 1,425. Elevation: 266 ft (81 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,425 Population 6/sq mi density
266 ft Elevation 81 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
35.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Dublin Timezone

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About Ashford

Ashford

Ashford, historically known as Ballymacahara, is a village in County Wicklow, Ireland. It lies on the River Vartry and at the meeting of the R772, R763 and R764 regional roads. The village was formerly on the main Dublin–Wexford route, the N11, but was bypassed by the new N11 in 2004. As of the 2022 census, the village had a population of 1,892 people.

People

Population1,425
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain35.9 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation266 ft (81 m)
Population1,425
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation266 ft (81 m)
Coordinates53.0083°, -6.1114°
TimezoneEurope/Dublin
Country🇮🇪 Ireland
State / ProvinceLeinster
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation35.9 inches (913 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ashford

Ashford is a small town in Ireland (Leinster) with a population of 1,425. The city sits at an elevation of 266 feet (81 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Dublin.

Ashford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 271 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 266 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average48.8°F
10% below Ireland avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation266 ft (81 m)
Area236.4 sq mi (612.1 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates53.0083°N, 6.1114°W
TimezoneEurope/Dublin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.9"
5% below Ireland avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.78"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8.

May 29, 2013 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom M3.8 94 km
Jul 29, 1992 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom M3.5 116 km
Feb 10, 1994 2 km NNE of Tregarth, United Kingdom M3.3 138 km
Sep 1, 1999 4 km SSW of Llanfairfechan, United Kingdom M3.3 142 km
May 26, 2015 6 km WSW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom M3.0 118 km
Jun 26, 2013 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom M2.8 94 km
Oct 16, 1998 1 km WSW of Y Felinheli, United Kingdom M2.7 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in Driest
May 51°F (10°C) 2.4 in
June 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.8 in Wettest
November 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in
December 42°F (5°C) 3.7 in

Ashford has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 40°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.8") and April the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Ashford

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ashford National School - - - -
Nun's Cross National School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ashford

64 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Newstalk - AAC+ 25 kbps
RTÉ lyric fm classical MP3 160 kbps
Dublin's FM104 pop AAC 128 kbps
Sunshine 106.8 - MP3 128 kbps
8Radio alternative, indie rock MP3 320 kbps
Cork's RedFM pop MP3 128 kbps
Classic Hits 80s 80's MP3 128 kbps
Raidió na Gaeltachta irish language, mixed AAC 128 kbps
Today FM alternative, pop MP3 128 kbps
RTÉ 2FM music AAC 128 kbps
RTÉ Radio 1 news, sport AAC 128 kbps
Off The Ball ireland, sport MP3 64 kbps
Dublin's Q102 80s 1980s, 80s AAC 48 kbps
The 90s Network 90’s, dance MP3 192 kbps
Dublin Digital Radio alternative, art MP3 256 kbps
East Coast FM irish, local radio MP3 128 kbps
Onic 80s 80s AAC 127 kbps
RTÉ Gold classic hits AAC 128 kbps
Newstalk Ireland AAC - AAC+ 64 kbps
Beat 102-103 - MP3 128 kbps
Club FM Dublin - MP3 128 kbps
Onic Rock classic rock, rock AAC 128 kbps
RTÉ jr children, music AAC 128 kbps
RetroNow 90s, club MP3 192 kbps
Spin1038 - MP3 192 kbps
Freedom FM 00s, 2000s MP3 128 kbps
Ignoreradio Shoegaze - MP3 128 kbps
Onic Movies movie scores, movie soundtracks AAC 128 kbps
Phever Dublin dance, house MP3 192 kbps
NEAR FM community radio, local radio MP3 192 kbps
DDM RADIO IRELAND - MP3 128 kbps
Gem Radio Gold ad free, classics MP3 128 kbps
Today FM 90s pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Nova 100 easy listening, irish MP3 128 kbps
Onic Country country AAC 128 kbps
Classic Hits 104.1 (US) hits pop, rock AAC+ 48 kbps
TrancePulse Dublin - AAC+ 128 kbps
RTÉ 2xM music AAC 128 kbps
Total Country Inchicore - MP3 192 kbps
Eden Fm 107.5 (GB) - AAC+ 128 kbps
Heartbeat FM ad free, easy listening MP3 192 kbps
98FM Throwback - MP3 192 kbps
Onic Hits hits AAC 127 kbps
Onic Kids kids AAC 128 kbps
Gem New Wave Radio ad free, classics MP3 128 kbps
2xM alternative, music AAC 128 kbps
Today FM 80s pop MP3 192 kbps
Dublin's 98FM pop MP3 192 kbps
St. Ita's Hospital Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Onic Alternative alternative AAC 127 kbps
Onic Pride Vibes pride, pride radio AAC 127 kbps
RTÉ Pulse electronic, music AAC 128 kbps
Onic Classical classical AAC 127 kbps
Free FM Ireland #free, #freefm MP3 320 kbps
PlanetRadioie 1960s and 1970s, 1980s hits MP3 192 kbps
RTÉ Radio 1 Extra speech, talk AAC 128 kbps
Onic Gold gold AAC 127 kbps
LiveIreland Channel 1 - MP3 128 kbps
Classic Hits 103.3 (US) classic hits AAC+ 48 kbps
Dublin's Q102 pop AAC 128 kbps
Onic RnB rap hiphop rnb, rnb AAC 128 kbps
Gem Radio New Wave 70's, 80's MP3 128 kbps
St. Itas Hospital Radio info, various music MP3 64 kbps
RTÉ jr & RTÉ Chill children, music AAC 128 kbps

Museums in Ashford

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Glendalough Visitor Centre
Greenan Farm Museum & Maze
Wicklow Gaol

Libraries in Ashford

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ballyogan Library0.0
Bray Library0.0
Bray Library (Ballywaltrim)0.0
Carnegie Library0.0
Greystones Library0.0
Shankill Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Ashford

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Killruddery Farmers Market

Hotels in Ashford

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bel Air
Rathmore Country House and Holiday Village

Restaurants in Ashford

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chester Beatty Inn
Romany Stone

Cafes in Ashford

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Avoca Garden Cafe
Costa
The Hen and Hog

Gas Stations in Ashford

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Applegreen
Applegreen
Circle K Ashford

Breweries in Ashford

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Larkin’s Brewing Company
O Brother Brewing Company
Rí-Rá Brewing Company
The Great Eastern Brewing Company
Wicklow Brewery
Wicklow wolf
Wicklow Wolf Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Ashford

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Ski Resorts Near Ashford

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ski Club of Ireland 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Ashford

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dublin AirportDUBLarge Airport
Casement Air Base-Medium Airport
Weston Airport-Medium Airport
Adamstown Airfield-Small Airport
Allenwood Airstrip-Small Airport
Ballyboughal Aerodrome-Small Airport
Ballyhavil Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Ballymoney Airfield-Small Airport
Ballyvalloo Airstrip-Small Airport
Dolly's Grove Airfield-Small Airport
Dunslaughlin Airstrip-Small Airport
Ellistown Airstrip-Small Airport
Gowran Grange Aerodrome-Small Airport
Hacketstown Aerodrome-Small Airport
ILAS Wexford Airfield-Small Airport
Kilbrook Airstrip-Small Airport
Kildare Aerodrome-Small Airport
Killamaster Airstrip-Small Airport
Laytown Airstrip-Small Airport
Lyons Estate Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Millicent Airfield-Small Airport
Moyglare Airfield-Small Airport
Navan Airfield-Small Airport
Newcastle Aerodrome-Small Airport
Tobertaskin Airstrip-Small Airport
Trim Aerodrome-Small Airport
Warrens Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ashford

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of the Most Holy Rosary Ashford
Nun's Cross Church

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Dublin
Elevation
24 m (79 ft)

🇮🇪 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 Ashford

What is the population of Ashford?

Ashford has a population of 1,425 residents and is located in Ireland. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 236.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ashford?

Ashford has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.9 inches.

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