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Carrickmacross, Ireland

Ulster · Ireland

Carrickmacross is a small city in Ulster, Ireland with a population of 5,032. Elevation: 131 ft (40 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,032 Population 29/sq mi density
131 ft Elevation 40 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
41.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Dublin Timezone

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About Carrickmacross

Carrickmacross

Carrickmacross is a town in County Monaghan, Ireland. The population was 5,745 at the 2022 census, making it the second-largest town in the county. Carrickmacross is a market town which developed around a castle built by the Earl of Essex in 1630. The town is 20km west of Dundalk and 75km north-north-west of Dublin city centre and 106km south west of Belfast. Carrickmacross won the European Entente Florale Silver Medal Award in 1998.

People

Population5,032
Density29/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain41.1 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Population5,032
Population Density29 / sq mi
Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Coordinates53.9728°, -6.7189°
TimezoneEurope/Dublin
Country🇮🇪 Ireland
State / ProvinceUlster
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation41.1 inches (1,045 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Carrickmacross

Carrickmacross is a small city in Ireland (Ulster) with a population of 5,032. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet (40 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 41.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Dublin.

Carrickmacross 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 261 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 41.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below Ireland avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Area170.7 sq mi (442.2 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates53.9728°N, 6.7189°W
TimezoneEurope/Dublin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.1"
8% above Ireland avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.25"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.48"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 4.3 in Coldest, Wettest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in Driest
May 51°F (11°C) 2.7 in
June 56°F (13°C) 2.7 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
October 50°F (10°C) 4.1 in
November 44°F (7°C) 4.2 in
December 41°F (5°C) 4.2 in

Carrickmacross has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 40°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.3") and April the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Carrickmacross

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Inver College - - - -
Patirician High School - - - -
Drumgossatt National School - - - -
Scoil Roís - - - -
Bunscoil Louis Naofa - - - -
Saint Louis Secondary School - - - -
Lisdoonan National School - - - -
Saint Joseph's National School - - - -
Scoil Naoimh Éanna - - - -
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Radio Stations near Carrickmacross

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Clonmellon Community Radio 60s, 70s MP3 128 kbps
Ceol FM irish music MP3 192 kbps
LMFM Country - AAC 127 kbps
BFBS Northern Ireland - AAC+ 64 kbps
SVETUR (GB) - MP3 128 kbps
Christmas FM christmas, holiday MP3 128 kbps
Circle Of White Light Radio local talk, news MP3 128 kbps
Armagh City Radio (GB) - MP3 192 kbps
Svetur - AAC+ 32 kbps

Museums in Carrickmacross

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Irish Military Museum And Park
Moynalty Steam Threshing Museum

Libraries in Carrickmacross

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ardee Library0.0
Ballybay Library0.0
Carrickmacross Library0.0
Castleblayney Library0.0
Crossmaglen Library0.0
Kells Library0.0
Nobber Library0.0
Saint Mary's Hall0.0

Farmers Markets in Carrickmacross

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Thau E-Saan Market Ltd

Hotels in Carrickmacross

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nuremore Hotel & Country Club
The Shirley Arms Hotel

Restaurants in Carrickmacross

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cavallino's Italian Restaurant
Grey Porter

Cafes in Carrickmacross

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Awesome Coffee Beans
Dinkin's
Hughes Coffee Shop & Restaurant
Matilda's
Rocksalt

Castles in Carrickmacross

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Maghernacloy Castle

Clinics in Carrickmacross

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carrickmacross Primary Care Centre

Gas Stations in Carrickmacross

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Birdy's
Circle K
Deighan's Garage
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Banks in Carrickmacross

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AIB
Bank of Ireland
Carrickmacross Credit Union

Shopping Malls in Carrickmacross

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carrickmacross Shopping Centre
Market Square Shopping Centre

Gyms in Carrickmacross

10 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carrick Fitness Centre
Delivery Gym
Educo Gym
Embassy Gym
Hot Yoga Carrick
Nuremore Leisure Centre
Peak Fitness
Phoenix Centre
Voltage CMX
Yoga With Dearbhla

Golf Courses in Carrickmacross

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mannan Castle Golf Club
Nuremore Hotel & Country Club

Breweries in Carrickmacross

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brehon Brewhouse
Bulmers Ireland
Jumping Church Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Carrickmacross

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Airports Near Carrickmacross

47 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Belfast International AirportBFSLarge Airport
Dublin AirportDUBLarge Airport
Casement Air Base-Medium Airport
Weston Airport-Medium Airport
Adamstown Airfield-Small Airport
Allenwood Airstrip-Small Airport
Altamuskin-Small Airport
Athboy Airfield-Small Airport
Aughrim Airstrip-Small Airport
Ballyboughal Aerodrome-Small Airport
Ballyhavil Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Ballyjamesduff Airstrip-Small Airport
Carrickmore Airstrip-Small Airport
Carstown Ultralight Airstrip-Small Airport
Clonbullogue Aerodrome-Small Airport
Clonkeiffy Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Coalisland Airstrip-Small Airport
Craddenstown Airfield-Small Airport
Crossmaglen Airstrip-Small Airport
Derryogue-Small Airport
Dolly's Grove Airfield-Small Airport
Donnydeade Airstrip-Small Airport
Drumgurra Airstrip-Small Airport
Dungannon Airstrip-Small Airport
Dunslaughlin Airstrip-Small Airport
Ellistown Airstrip-Small Airport
Greaghlough Airstrip-Small Airport
Kilbrook Airstrip-Small Airport
Laytown Airstrip-Small Airport
Lough Sheelin Airstrip-Small Airport
Lyons Estate Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Mayobridge Airstrip-Small Airport
Millicent Airfield-Small Airport
Moyglare Airfield-Small Airport
Mullaglass-Small Airport
Mullingar-Milltownpass Airfield-Small Airport
Navan Airfield-Small Airport
Newry private Airstrip-Small Airport
Rathfriland Airstrip-Small Airport
Redrock Airstrip-Small Airport
Taggarts Airstrip-Small Airport
Tandragee Airstrip-Small Airport
Tarsan Lane Microlights-Small Airport
The Moy Airstrip-Small Airport
Tobertaskin Airstrip-Small Airport
Trim Aerodrome-Small Airport
Woodview Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Carrickmacross

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Carrickmacross Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Carrickmacross

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Lisdoonan Church
Saint Joseph's
Saint Patrick's
Saint Patrick's
St Lastra’s Donaghmoyne
St. Finbarr's Church
St. Peter & St. Paul’s Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Dublin
Elevation
44 m (144 ft)
Website
carrickmacross.ie/

🇮🇪 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 Carrickmacross

What is the population of Carrickmacross?

Carrickmacross has a population of 5,032 residents and is located in Ireland. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 170.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Carrickmacross?

Carrickmacross 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 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.1 inches.

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