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Blackwood, Ireland

Leinster · Ireland

Blackwood is a small town in Leinster, Ireland with a population of 746. Elevation: 272 ft (83 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

746 Population 1,408/sq mi density
272 ft Elevation 83 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
33.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Dublin Timezone

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About Blackwood

Coill Dubh, also sometimes known as Blackwood, is a village in northern County Kildare in Ireland. It is located at the junction of the R403 and R408 regional roads, about 40 km (25 mi) from Dublin. Developed as a planned town in the 1950s to accommodate Bord na Móna employees working in the area, it was one of the fastest growing urban areas in Ireland between the 2016 and 2022 census, with its population doubling from 746 to 1,476.
As of 2025 Coil Dubh had become well known as the "Milan" of North Kildare, citing the abundance of raffle books and amused Cats as its main attractions.

People

Population746
Density1,408/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain33.8 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation272 ft (83 m)
Population746
Population Density1,408 / sq mi
Elevation272 ft (83 m)
Coordinates53.2931°, -6.8184°
TimezoneEurope/Dublin
Country🇮🇪 Ireland
State / ProvinceLeinster
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation33.8 inches (858 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Blackwood

Blackwood is a small town in Ireland (Leinster) with a population of 746. The city sits at an elevation of 272 feet (83 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Dublin.

Climate in Blackwood

Blackwood has an average annual temperature of 9.8°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (15.4°C), the coldest is Jan (5.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 784 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.3°C / 42°F 2.4° / 8.2° 64.7
Feb 5.4°C / 42°F 2.2° / 8.6° 56.1
Mar 6.6°C / 44°F 2.9° / 10.3° 47.9
Apr 8.4°C / 47°F 4.2° / 12.6° 48.2
May 11°C / 52°F 6.6° / 15.4° 57.9
Jun 13.6°C / 56°F 9.3° / 18° 69.5
Jul 15.4°C / 60°F 11.2° / 19.7° 62.4
Aug 15.2°C / 59°F 11° / 19.3° 74.5
Sep 13.1°C / 56°F 9.1° / 17.1° 62.9
Oct 10.2°C / 50°F 6.7° / 13.7° 87.4
Nov 7.4°C / 45°F 4.3° / 10.4° 80.9
Dec 5.5°C / 42°F 2.6° / 8.4° 71.9
Blackwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 275 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 33.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 272 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average49.0°F
9% below Ireland avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation272 ft (83 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density1,408/sq mi
Coordinates53.2931°N, 6.8184°W
TimezoneEurope/Dublin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.8"
11% below Ireland avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.54"
Driest Month (May) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 29, 2013 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom M3.8 147 km
Jun 26, 2013 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom M2.8 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
March 44°F (6°C) 2.4 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.2 in Driest
June 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in
December 42°F (6°C) 3.5 in Wettest

Blackwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 41°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and May the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Blackwood

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Coill Dubh National School - - - -
Timahoe School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Blackwood

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Clonmellon Community Radio 60s, 70s MP3 128 kbps
Ceol FM irish music MP3 192 kbps
Kfm 97.6 - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Cenzura - MP3 128 kbps
Christmas FM christmas, holiday MP3 128 kbps
Circle Of White Light Radio local talk, news MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Blackwood

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Horse Museum
Market House
Museum of Motorsport
National Science Museum
Newbridge Silverware
The Steam Musem

Libraries in Blackwood

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Clane Library0.0
Clocha Rince Library0.0
Dunlavin Library0.0
John Paul II Library0.0
Kilcock Library0.0
Kilcullen Library0.0
Kildare Town Library0.0
Library0.0
Maynooth Community Library0.0
Monasterevan Library0.0
Monasterevin Public Library0.0
Newbridge Library0.0
Rathangan Library0.0
Russell Library0.0
St. Kinneth's0.0

Farmers Markets in Blackwood

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Market Square
Saturday streedfood market (Naas Potato Market)

Banks in Blackwood

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coill Dubh & District Credit Union

Breweries in Blackwood

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Farrington’s Brewery
Kildare Brewing Company
The Dew Drop Brewhouse

Stadiums & Teams in Blackwood

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Blackwood

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Blackwood

46 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dublin AirportDUBLarge Airport
Casement Air Base-Medium Airport
Weston Airport-Medium Airport
Abbeyleix Airfield-Small Airport
Adamstown Airfield-Small Airport
Allenwood Airstrip-Small Airport
Athboy Airfield-Small Airport
Ballyboughal Aerodrome-Small Airport
Ballyhavil Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Ballyjamesduff Airstrip-Small Airport
Ballymoney Airfield-Small Airport
Benfield Aerodrome-Small Airport
Carstown Ultralight Airstrip-Small Airport
Clonbullogue Aerodrome-Small Airport
Clonkeiffy Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Craddenstown Airfield-Small Airport
Dolly's Grove Airfield-Small Airport
Drumgurra Airstrip-Small Airport
Dunslaughlin Airstrip-Small Airport
Ellistown Airstrip-Small Airport
Eyne Airfield-Small Airport
Gowran Airstrip-Small Airport
Gowran Grange Aerodrome-Small Airport
Granard Airfield-Small Airport
Greaghlough Airstrip-Small Airport
Hacketstown Aerodrome-Small Airport
Kilbrook Airstrip-Small Airport
Kildare Aerodrome-Small Airport
Kilkenny AirportKKYSmall Airport
Killamaster Airstrip-Small Airport
Laytown Airstrip-Small Airport
Limetree Airfield-Small Airport
Lough Sheelin Airstrip-Small Airport
Lyons Estate Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Maganey Airstrip-Small Airport
Millicent Airfield-Small Airport
Moyglare Airfield-Small Airport
Mullingar-Milltownpass Airfield-Small Airport
Navan Airfield-Small Airport
O'Loughlin Airstrip-Small Airport
Spollens Airstrip-Small Airport
Stradbally Airstrip-Small Airport
Taggarts Airstrip-Small Airport
Tobertaskin Airstrip-Small Airport
Trim Aerodrome-Small Airport
Warrens Airstrip-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Blackwood

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Narcanon

Churches & Religious Organizations in Blackwood

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Coolcarrigan Church (C of I)

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Dublin

🇮🇪 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 Blackwood

What is the population of Blackwood?

Blackwood has a population of 746 residents and is located in Ireland. The population density is 1,408 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Blackwood?

Blackwood has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.8 inches.

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