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Castletown, Ireland

Leinster · Ireland

Castletown is a small town in Leinster, Ireland with a population of 1,195. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,195 Population 5/sq mi density
79 ft Elevation 24 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
40.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Dublin Timezone

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About Castletown

Castletown

Castletown is a village and also an ecclesiastical parish in County Laois in Ireland.

People

Population1,195
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain40.3 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Population1,195
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Coordinates52.7223°, -6.1891°
TimezoneEurope/Dublin
Country🇮🇪 Ireland
State / ProvinceLeinster
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation40.3 inches (1,024 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Castletown

Castletown is a small town in Ireland (Leinster) with a population of 1,195. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Dublin.

Castletown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 263 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 40.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average49.2°F
9% below Ireland avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area228.1 sq mi (590.8 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates52.7223°N, 6.1891°W
TimezoneEurope/Dublin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.3"
6% above Ireland avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.41"
Driest Month (Jun) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 29, 2013 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom M3.8 100 km
Jul 29, 1992 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom M3.5 130 km
May 26, 2015 6 km WSW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom M3.0 131 km
Jun 26, 2013 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom M2.8 100 km
Oct 16, 1998 1 km WSW of Y Felinheli, United Kingdom M2.7 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 3.4 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
May 51°F (10°C) 2.8 in
June 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in Driest
July 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
October 51°F (10°C) 4.2 in
November 45°F (7°C) 4.0 in
December 43°F (6°C) 4.4 in Wettest

Castletown has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 41°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.4") and June the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Castletown

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ballyfad National School - - - -
Coolgreany National School - - - -
Tara Hill National School - - - -
Castletown National School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Castletown

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
East Coast FM irish, local radio MP3 128 kbps
South East Radio adult contemporary AAC+ 88 kbps
Liffey Sound 96.4 FM community, community radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Castletown

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ballymore House
Greenan Farm Museum & Maze

Libraries in Castletown

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gorey Library0.0

Cafes in Castletown

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Purple Haze

Monuments in Castletown

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

1798 Rebellion Mounment

Gas Stations in Castletown

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Campus Oil
Circle K

Breweries in Castletown

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brennan's Brewery
Wicklow Brewery

Ski Resorts Near Castletown

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Castletown

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dublin AirportDUBLarge Airport
Casement Air Base-Medium Airport
Weston Airport-Medium Airport
Allenwood Airstrip-Small Airport
Ballymoney Airfield-Small Airport
Ballyvalloo Airstrip-Small Airport
Dolly's Grove Airfield-Small Airport
Gowran Grange Aerodrome-Small Airport
Hacketstown Aerodrome-Small Airport
ILAS Wexford Airfield-Small Airport
Kilbrook Airstrip-Small Airport
Kildare Aerodrome-Small Airport
Killamaster Airstrip-Small Airport
Lyons Estate Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Maganey Airstrip-Small Airport
Millicent Airfield-Small Airport
Moyglare Airfield-Small Airport
Newcastle Aerodrome-Small Airport
Warrens Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Castletown

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ballyfad Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Castletown

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of Our Lady of The Nativity
Inch Church
Saint Kevin's Church
Saint Patrick's Church

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 Castletown

What is the population of Castletown?

Castletown has a population of 1,195 residents and is located in Ireland. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 228.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Castletown?

Castletown 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 59°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.3 inches.

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