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Castlecomer, Ireland

Leinster · Ireland

Castlecomer is a small town in Leinster, Ireland with a population of 1,502. Elevation: 404 ft (123 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,502 Population 145/sq mi density
404 ft Elevation 123 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
41.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Dublin Timezone

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About Castlecomer

Castlecomer

Castlecomer is a town in the north of County Kilkenny, Ireland. It is positioned at the meeting of N78 and R694 roads about 16 km (9.9 mi) north of Kilkenny city. At the 2016 census, Castlecomer had a population of 1,502 people. The town is in a townland and civil parish of the same name.

People

Population1,502
Density145/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain41.5 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation404 ft (123 m)
Population1,502
Population Density145 / sq mi
Elevation404 ft (123 m)
Coordinates52.8061°, -7.2106°
TimezoneEurope/Dublin
Country🇮🇪 Ireland
State / ProvinceLeinster
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation41.5 inches (1,054 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Castlecomer

Castlecomer is a small town in Ireland (Leinster) with a population of 1,502. The city sits at an elevation of 404 feet (123 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Dublin.

Climate in Castlecomer

Castlecomer has an average annual temperature of 10°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (15.8°C), the coldest is Jan (5.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 0 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.4°C / 42°F 2.4° / 8.3° 0.0
Feb 6.1°C / 43°F 2.8° / 9.4° 0.0
Mar 7.4°C / 45°F 3.7° / 11° 0.0
Apr 8.6°C / 47°F 4.4° / 12.9° 0.0
May 11.3°C / 52°F 6.6° / 16° 0.0
Jun 13.6°C / 56°F 9° / 18.1° 0.0
Jul 15.8°C / 60°F 11.4° / 20.1° 0.0
Aug 15.6°C / 60°F 10.8° / 20.3° 0.0
Sep 13.2°C / 56°F 8.7° / 17.6° 0.0
Oct 9.8°C / 50°F 6° / 13.7° 0.0
Nov 7.4°C / 45°F 4.2° / 10.6° 0.0
Dec 5.8°C / 42°F 2.8° / 8.7° 0.0
Castlecomer experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 60°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 41.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 404 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average49.1°F
9% below Ireland avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation404 ft (123 m)
Area10.3 sq mi (26.8 km²)
Population Density145/sq mi
Coordinates52.8061°N, 7.2106°W
TimezoneEurope/Dublin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.5"
9% above Ireland avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.41"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.52"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in
March 44°F (6°C) 3.2 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in Driest
May 51°F (11°C) 2.7 in
June 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
July 60°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) 4.3 in
November 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in
December 42°F (6°C) 4.4 in Wettest

Castlecomer has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 41°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.4") and April the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Castlecomer

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Castlecomer Convent National School - - - -
Castlecomer Community School - - - -
Lisnafunchin National School - - - -
Wandesforde National School - - - -
Muckalee National School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Castlecomer

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Newstalk Ireland news AAC+ 25 kbps
Kfm 97.6 - MP3 128 kbps
SOLID GOLD RADIO IRELAND - MP3 320 kbps
Radio Cenzura - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Castlecomer

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbeyleix Heritage Centre
Footprints In Coal
Goodly Barrow Museum
Ionad Lachtain
Irish Fly Fishing and Game Shooting Museum
Medieval Mile Museum
Rothe House & Garden
Shackleton Museum
Stephens Barracks Museum
Stradbally Steam Museum
Timahoe Heritage Centre
Town Hall

Libraries in Castlecomer

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Abbeyleix Library0.0
Athy Public Library0.0
Ballylinan Library0.0
Castlecomer Library0.0
Durrow Library0.0
Kilkenny Archaeological Society Library0.0
Kilkenny Library Headquarters0.0
Laois County Library0.0
Laois Library Local Studies and H.Q.0.0
Loughboy Library0.0
Mayfair Library0.0
Portlaoise Library0.0
St. Canice's library0.0
St. Kieran Library0.0
Stadbally Arthouse and Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Castlecomer

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Antique Shop
Country Markets
The Storeyard
Wool Shop

Hotels in Castlecomer

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Avalon Inn

Restaurants in Castlecomer

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lady Anne

Cafes in Castlecomer

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jarrow Café
The Canopy Cafe
The Lime Tree

Castles in Castlecomer

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clogharinka Castle (site of)

Clinics in Castlecomer

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Castlecomer Medical Centre

Dentists in Castlecomer

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dental Repair Service

Veterinaries in Castlecomer

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Castlecomer Vets

Gas Stations in Castlecomer

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Texaco

Banks in Castlecomer

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Ireland
Castlecomer Credit Union

Gyms in Castlecomer

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aanahata Yoga
The Gym Castlecomer

Golf Courses in Castlecomer

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Castlecomer Golf Club

Breweries in Castlecomer

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
12 Acres Brewing Company
Ballykilcavan Brewing Company
Boyne Brewhouse
Carlow Brewing Company
Costello's Brewing Company
Sullivan's Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Castlecomer

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Airports Near Castlecomer

36 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Waterford AirportWATMedium Airport
Weston Airport-Medium Airport
Abbeyleix Airfield-Small Airport
Adamstown Airfield-Small Airport
Allenwood Airstrip-Small Airport
Ballyboe Airstrip-Small Airport
Benfield Aerodrome-Small Airport
Birr Aerodrome-Small Airport
Borris-in-Ossory Airstrip-Small Airport
Clonbullogue Aerodrome-Small Airport
Craddenstown Airfield-Small Airport
Dolly's Grove Airfield-Small Airport
Dorans Airstrip-Small Airport
Dunslaughlin Airstrip-Small Airport
Eyne Airfield-Small Airport
Fethard Airstrip-Small Airport
Gay Tracy Airstrip-Small Airport
Gowran 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
Kilkenny AirportKKYSmall Airport
Killamaster Airstrip-Small Airport
Lickfinn Airstrip-Small Airport
Limetree Airfield-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
O'Loughlin Airstrip-Small Airport
Spollens Airstrip-Small Airport
Stradbally Airstrip-Small Airport
Taggarts Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Castlecomer

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Castlecomer Post Office

Treatment Centers in Castlecomer

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Regent House

Churches & Religious Organizations in Castlecomer

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Saint Brendan's Catholic Church
Saint Mary's Church

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

Timezone
Europe/Dublin
Area
30.5 km² (11.8 mi²)

🇮🇪 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 Castlecomer

What is the population of Castlecomer?

Castlecomer has a population of 1,502 residents and is located in Ireland. The population density is 145 people per square mile, spread across 10.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Castlecomer?

Castlecomer has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.5 inches.

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