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Mountrath, Ireland
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Mountrath is a small town in Leinster, Ireland with a population of 1,661. Elevation: 328 ft (100 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Mountrath
Mountrath is a town in County Laois, Ireland. The town lies on the R445 midway between Dublin and Limerick, exactly 96.5Â km (60Â mi) from both cities. The town was bypassed by the M7 motorway in 2010, leading to a significant easing of traffic congestion in the town.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,661 |
| Population Density | 356 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.9989°, -7.4728° |
| Timezone | Europe/Dublin |
| Country | 🇮🇪 Ireland |
| State / Province | Leinster |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.8 inches (1,112 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Mountrath
Mountrath is a small town in Ireland (Leinster) with a population of 1,661. The city sits at an elevation of 328 feet (100 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 43.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Dublin.
Climate in Mountrath
Mountrath has an average annual temperature of 9.9°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (15.4°C), the coldest is Jan (5.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 853 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below Ireland avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) |
| Area | 4.7 sq mi (12.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 356/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.9989°N, 7.4728°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Dublin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
Mountrath has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 41°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.6") and April the driest (2.6").
Schools in Mountrath
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scoile Bhride | - | - | - | - |
| Camross National School | - | - | - | - |
| Mountrath Community School | - | - | - | - |
| Killanure National Schoool | - | - | - | - |
| Trumera National School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Mountrath
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newstalk Ireland | news | AAC+ 25 kbps | |
| SOLID GOLD RADIO IRELAND | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Loughrea Community Radio | - | AAC 128 kbps |
Museums in Mountrath
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyleix Heritage Centre | ||||
| Clonaslee Heritage Centre | ||||
| Donaghmore Famine Workhouse Museum | ||||
| Irish Fly Fishing and Game Shooting Museum |
Libraries in Mountrath
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyleix Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Durrow Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Laois County Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Laois Library Local Studies and H.Q. | 0.0 | |||||
| Mountrath Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Portlaoise Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rathdowney Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Mountrath
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antique Shop | |||||
| The Storeyard | |||||
| Wool Shop |
Hotels in Mountrath
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Mountrath
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Mountrath
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Mountrath
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Mountrath
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Mountrath
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Mountrath
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Mountrath
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slieve Bloom Brewing Company |
Stadiums & Teams in Mountrath
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Mountrath
32 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Abbeyleix Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Abbeyshrule Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Adamstown Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Allenwood Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Athboy Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ballyboe Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Benfield Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Birr Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Borris-in-Ossory Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Camus Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Clonbullogue Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Craddenstown Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dorans Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Eyne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fethard Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gay Tracy Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gowran Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kilbrook Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kildare Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Kilkenny Airport | KKY | Small Airport |
| Killamaster Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lickfinn Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Limetree Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Maganey Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mullingar-Milltownpass Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| O'Loughlin Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pallas West Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Spollens Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Stradbally Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Taggarts Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| The Forge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Trim Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Mountrath
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Mountrath Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Mountrath
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ballyfin Parish Church | |
| Killanure RC | |
| Lacca Church | |
| Roskelton Church (C of I) | |
| Saint Edmund's Church | |
| Saint Fintan's Well | |
| Saint Peter's Church | |
| St Fintan's | |
| St Kaban's Well | |
| St. Fergal's Church | |
| St. Jude's Church | |
| The Hollow Church |
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What is the population of Mountrath?
Mountrath has a population of 1,661 residents and is located in Ireland. The population density is 356 people per square mile, spread across 4.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Mountrath?
Mountrath 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 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.8 inches.