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Newport, Ireland

Connacht · Ireland

Newport is a small town in Connacht, Ireland with a population of 626. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

626 Population 1/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
51.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Dublin Timezone

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About Newport

Newport

Newport, historically known as Ballyveaghan and for many years also known as Newport-Pratt, is a small town in the barony of Burrishoole, County Mayo, Ireland. The population was 815 in 2022. It is located on the west coast of Ireland, along the shore of Clew Bay, north of Westport. The N59 road passes through the town. The county town of Castlebar is approximately 18 km east of Newport. The Black Oak River flows through the centre of the town, and there are walking paths along its banks.

People

Population626
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain51.8 in/yr
Sunny Days242/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population626
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates53.8851°, -9.5453°
TimezoneEurope/Dublin
Country🇮🇪 Ireland
State / ProvinceConnacht
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation51.8 inches (1,316 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Newport

Newport is a small town in Ireland (Connacht) with a population of 626. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 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 51.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Dublin.

Newport 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 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average48.8°F
10% below Ireland avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days242 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area1,277.7 sq mi (3,309.3 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates53.8851°N, 9.5453°W
TimezoneEurope/Dublin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.8"
36% above Ireland avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.91"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M0.0 on Jun 6, 2012.

Jun 6, 2012 60 km W of Belmullet, Ireland M4.0 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.8 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 3.7 in
March 44°F (6°C) 4.3 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in Driest
May 51°F (10°C) 3.2 in
June 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
July 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 4.0 in
September 55°F (13°C) 4.7 in
October 50°F (10°C) 5.7 in
November 45°F (7°C) 5.9 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 5.7 in

Newport has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 41°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.9") and April the driest (2.9").

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Radio Stations near Newport

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFC FM AAC+ 384 kbps
MPB Radio 2 Easy jazz music AAC+ 384 kbps

Museums in Newport

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Clew Bay Heritage Centre

Libraries in Newport

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Castlebar Library0.0
Crossmolina Library0.0
Moore Library0.0
Westport Library0.0

Hotels in Newport

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Newport
Mulranny Park Hotel

Restaurants in Newport

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Croagh Patrick Seafood & Tours
Kellys Kitchen
Nevin's Newfield Inn
Seven Arches Bar and Bistro

Castles in Newport

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rockfleet Castle
Rosturk Castle

Gas Stations in Newport

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kelly's Garage

Golf Courses in Newport

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mulranny Golf Club

Breweries in Newport

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Mescan Brewery
Reel Deel Brewery

Airports Near Newport

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ireland West Airport KnockNOCLarge Airport
Ballina AirfieldSmall Airport
Ballyvarry AirstripSmall Airport
Belmullet AerodromeBLYSmall Airport
Bunnyconnellan AirstripSmall Airport
Connemara Regional AirportNNRSmall Airport
Cregboy AirstripSmall Airport
Crossmolina AirstripSmall Airport
Lough Conn AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Newport

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Newport Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Newport

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of the Holy Family
Moyna Church
St Patrick's Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Dublin
Elevation
14 m (46 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 Newport

What is the population of Newport?

Newport has a population of 626 residents and is located in Ireland. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,277.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Newport?

Newport 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 242 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.8 inches.

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