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Athenry, Ireland
Connacht · Ireland
Athenry is a small town in Connacht, Ireland with a population of 4,445. Elevation: 115 ft (35 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Athenry
Athenry is a town in County Galway, Ireland, which lies 25 kilometres east of Galway city. Some of the attractions of the medieval town are its town wall, Athenry Castle, its priory and its 13th-century street-plan. The town is also well known by virtue of the song "The Fields of Athenry". The town is in a townland, civil parish and barony of the same name.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,445 |
| Population Density | 4,193 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.2964°, -8.7431° |
| Timezone | Europe/Dublin |
| Country | 🇮🇪 Ireland |
| State / Province | Connacht |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.4 inches (1,103 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Athenry
Athenry is a small town in Ireland (Connacht) with a population of 4,445. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet (35 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Dublin.
Climate in Athenry
Athenry has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1196 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below Ireland avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,193/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.2964°N, 8.7431°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Dublin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 4.3 in |
Athenry has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 42°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.6") and April the driest (2.6").
Schools in Athenry
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coldwood National School | - | - | - | - |
| Athenry Boys National School | - | - | - | - |
| Scoil Phádraig Naofa | - | - | - | - |
| Monivea National School | - | - | - | - |
| Coláiste an Eachréidh | - | - | - | - |
| Presentation College Sports Field | - | - | - | - |
| Presentation Primary | - | - | - | - |
| Vocational School Athenry | - | - | - | - |
| Kiltullagh National School | - | - | - | - |
| St Oliver Plunkett National School | - | - | - | - |
| Clarin College | - | - | - | - |
| Presentation College Athenry | - | - | - | - |
| Gaelscoil Riada | - | - | - | - |
| Attymon National School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Athenry
9 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish Pub Radio | ballads, celtic | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Flirt FM 101.3 | alternative, irish | MP3 128 kbps | |
| GOCOM Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Scariff Bay Community Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Galway Bay FM | galway, ireland | MP3 128 kbps | |
| HITMIX RADIO IRELAND | dance, top 40 | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Midwest Radio [MP3] | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Midwest Radio [AAC] | - | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Midwest Radio | - | AAC+ 128 kbps |
Museums in Athenry
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Center | ||||
| Kiltartan Gregory Museum | ||||
| Old Forge |
Libraries in Athenry
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athenry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gort Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Loughrea Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mountbellew Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oranmore Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tuam Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Athenry
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athenry Mart |
Hotels in Athenry
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Athenry
9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Athenry
5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Athenry
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Athenry
8 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Athenry
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Athenry
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Athenry
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Athenry
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Athenry
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Athenry
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Athenry
6 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Athenry
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Athenry
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galway Bay Brewery | ||||
| Galway Hooker Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Athenry
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Athenry
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland West Airport Knock | NOC | Large Airport |
| Shannon Airport | SNN | Large Airport |
| Ballyvarry Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brittas House Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Camus Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Connemara Regional Airport | NNR | Small Airport |
| Coonagh Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Craughwell Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cregboy Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Erinagh Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lough Conn Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pallas West Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Spanish Point Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| The Forge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tibohine Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Whites Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Athenry
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Athenry Post Office | |
| Gurteen Post Office | |
| Kiltullagh Post Office | |
| Monivea Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Athenry
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kiltullagh Church | |
| Lady's Well | |
| Newcastle Church | |
| Sacred Heart Church |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Ireland
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Athenry?
Athenry has a population of 4,445 residents and is located in Ireland. The population density is 4,193 people per square mile, spread across 1.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Athenry?
Athenry has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 42°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 43.4 inches.