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Foxford, Ireland

Connacht · Ireland

Foxford is a small town in Connacht, Ireland with a population of 1,315. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,315 Population 114/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
45.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Dublin Timezone

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About Foxford

Foxford

Foxford is a town 16 km south of Ballina in County Mayo, Ireland. It is on the N26 road between Swinford and Ballina and has a railway station served by trains between Manulla Junction and Ballina.

People

Population1,315
Density114/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain45.5 in/yr
Sunny Days253/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Population1,315
Population Density114 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates53.9807°, -9.1155°
TimezoneEurope/Dublin
Country🇮🇪 Ireland
State / ProvinceConnacht
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation45.5 inches (1,156 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Foxford

Foxford is a small town in Ireland (Connacht) with a population of 1,315. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Dublin.

Climate in Foxford

Foxford has an average annual temperature of 8.8°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (13.9°C), the coldest is Jan (4.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1355 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.3°C / 40°F 1.9° / 6.7° 131.0
Feb 4.6°C / 40°F 1.9° / 7.4° 112.2
Mar 5.8°C / 42°F 2.7° / 8.9° 95.3
Apr 7.8°C / 46°F 4.1° / 11.5° 78.5
May 10.3°C / 51°F 6.5° / 14.1° 90.8
Jun 12.6°C / 55°F 9° / 16.1° 97.4
Jul 13.9°C / 57°F 10.5° / 17.3° 106.1
Aug 13.8°C / 57°F 10.6° / 17.1° 114.4
Sep 12.4°C / 54°F 9.2° / 15.6° 108.9
Oct 9.4°C / 49°F 6.5° / 12.2° 138.5
Nov 6.5°C / 44°F 4° / 9° 139.4
Dec 4.5°C / 40°F 2.2° / 6.8° 142.2
Foxford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average48.7°F
10% below Ireland avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area11.6 sq mi (29.9 km²)
Population Density114/sq mi
Coordinates53.9807°N, 9.1155°W
TimezoneEurope/Dublin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.5"
20% above Ireland avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.08"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0.

Jun 6, 2012 60 km W of Belmullet, Ireland M4.0 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.4 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in Driest
May 51°F (10°C) 2.9 in
June 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in
July 58°F (15°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
September 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in
October 50°F (10°C) 5.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 5.1 in Wettest
December 42°F (6°C) 5.0 in

Foxford has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 41°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.1") and April the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Foxford

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lisaniska National School - - - -
Saint Josephs Secondary School - - - -
Currabaggan National School - - - -
Shraheen National School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Foxford

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFC FM - AAC+ 384 kbps
Midwest Radio [MP3] - MP3 128 kbps
Midwest Radio [AAC] - AAC+ 128 kbps
Midwest Radio - AAC+ 128 kbps
MPB Radio 2 Easy jazz music AAC+ 384 kbps

Museums in Foxford

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Kiltimagh Museum
Knock Museum
Michael Davitt Museum
National Museum of Ireland, Country Life
The Jackie Clarke Collection

Libraries in Foxford

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ballina Library0.0
Castlebar Library0.0
Crossmolina Library0.0
Leabharlann Kiltimagh Library0.0
Moore Library0.0
Swinford Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Foxford

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Balla Mart

Hotels in Foxford

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Moy Hotel
Pontoon Bridge Hotel

Castles in Foxford

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ballylahan Castle
Corraun Castle

Train Stations in Foxford

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Foxford

Gas Stations in Foxford

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Applegreen
Day-Today
Inver
Reapes

Banks in Foxford

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Ireland

Gyms in Foxford

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Northwest Fitness Academy

Breweries in Foxford

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Reel Deel Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Foxford

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Foxford

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ireland West Airport KnockNOCLarge Airport
Sligo AirportSXLMedium Airport
Ballina Airfield-Small Airport
Ballyvarry Airstrip-Small Airport
Bunnyconnellan Airstrip-Small Airport
Craughwell Airfield-Small Airport
Cregboy Airstrip-Small Airport
Crossmolina Airstrip-Small Airport
Lough Conn Airstrip-Small Airport
Tibohine Airfield-Small Airport
Whites Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Foxford

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ballyvary Post Office
Foxford Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Foxford

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Attymachugh Church
Church of Christ the King
Saint Joseph's
Saint Michaels
Saint Thomas
Straid Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Dublin
Elevation
12 m (39 ft)

🇮🇪 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 Foxford

What is the population of Foxford?

Foxford has a population of 1,315 residents and is located in Ireland. The population density is 114 people per square mile, spread across 11.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Foxford?

Foxford 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 58°F in July. The area receives 253 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.5 inches.

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