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Carraroe, Ireland
Connacht · Ireland
Carraroe is a small town in Connacht, Ireland with a population of 814. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Carraroe
Carraroe is a village in Connemara, the coastal Irish-speaking region (Gaeltacht) of County Galway, Ireland. It is known for its traditional fishing boats, the Galway Hookers. Its population is widely dispersed over the Carraroe peninsula between Cuan an Fhir Mhóir and Cuan Chasla. Carraroe has an unusual beach, Trá an Dóilín, a biogenic gravel beach made of coralline algae known as "maerl".
People
Climate
| Population | 814 |
| Population Density | 1,536 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.2640°, -9.5985° |
| Timezone | Europe/Dublin |
| Country | 🇮🇪 Ireland |
| State / Province | Connacht |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.1 inches (1,195 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Carraroe
Carraroe is a small town in Ireland (Connacht) with a population of 814. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Dublin.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below Ireland avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,536/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.2640°N, 9.5985°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Dublin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 5.2 in |
Carraroe has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 43°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.3") and April the driest (2.5").
Schools in Carraroe
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scoil Colmcile | — | — | — | — |
| Scoil Bhríde | — | — | — | — |
| Scoil Naisiunta Coilm Cille | — | — | — | — |
| Scoil Náisiúnta Cholmcille na Tulaí | — | — | — | — |
| Scoil Mhic Dara | — | — | — | — |
| Scoil Chuimsitheach Chiaráin | — | — | — | — |
| Coláiste Chamuis | — | — | — | — |
| Scoil Náisiúnta Leitir Mealláin | — | — | — | — |
| Scoil Náisiúnta Tír an Fhiaidh | — | — | — | — |
| Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire | — | — | — | — |
| Tí Nan Dooley | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Carraroe
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Carraroe
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dún Aonghasa Visitor Centre | ||||
| Glengowla Mines Museum | ||||
| Ionad Oidhreachta Leitir Mealláin | ||||
| Synge's Cottage |
Libraries in Carraroe
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leabharlann na Ceathrún Ruaidh | 0.0 |
Hotels in Carraroe
4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Carraroe
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Carraroe
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Carraroe
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Carraroe
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Carraroe
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Carraroe
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Carraroe
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Carraroe
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connemara Brewing Company |
Airports Near Carraroe
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Shannon Airport | SNN | Large Airport |
| Ballyvarry Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Connemara Regional Airport | NNR | Small Airport |
| Cregboy Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Inisheer Aerodrome | INQ | Small Airport |
| Inishmaan Aerodrome | IIA | Small Airport |
| Inishmore Aerodrome | IOR | Small Airport |
| Spanish Point Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Carraroe
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ballynahown Post Office | |
| Bealadangan Post Office | |
| Carraroe Post Office | |
| Casla Post Office | |
| Kilkieran Post Office | |
| Oifig an Phoist Leitir Móir |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Carraroe
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Saint Maria and Saint Columban | |
| Séipéal an Ioncolnaithe | |
| Séipéal Mhic Dara | |
| Seipéal Muire Gan Smál, Tír an Fhia | |
| Séipéal Réalt na Mara |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Carraroe?
Carraroe has a population of 814 residents and is located in Ireland. The population density is 1,536 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Carraroe?
Carraroe has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 251 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 47.1 inches.