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Omeath, Ireland

Leinster · Ireland

Omeath is a small town in Leinster, Ireland with a population of 778. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

778 Population 2,161/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
60.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Dublin Timezone

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About Omeath

Omeath

Omeath is a village on the Cooley Peninsula in the north of County Louth in Ireland, close to the border with both County Armagh and County Down in Northern Ireland. It is roughly midway between Dublin and Belfast, very near the County Louth and County Armagh/County Down border. As of the 2016 census, Omeath had a population of 603, up from 439 during the 2006 census. It is approximately 6 km (3.7 mi) from Carlingford and about 8 km (5.0 mi) from Newry. By sea, Omeath's nearest land neighbour is Warrenpoint on the south County Down coast. Omeath lies within the historical barony of Dundalk Lower.

People

Population778
Density2,161/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain60.2 in/yr
Sunny Days227/yr
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Population778
Population Density2,161 / sq mi
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates54.0901°, -6.2594°
TimezoneEurope/Dublin
Country🇮🇪 Ireland
State / ProvinceLeinster
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation60.2 inches (1,530 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Omeath

Omeath is a small town in Ireland (Leinster) with a population of 778. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Dublin.

Omeath experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 227 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 60.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average47.8°F
11% below Ireland avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days227 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density2,161/sq mi
Coordinates54.0901°N, 6.2594°W
TimezoneEurope/Dublin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.2"
59% above Ireland avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.85"
Driest Month (May) 3.54"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 6.9 in Coldest, Wettest
February 39°F (4°C) 5.3 in
March 42°F (6°C) 5.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in
May 51°F (10°C) 3.5 in Driest
June 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
July 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 4.7 in
September 54°F (12°C) 4.7 in
October 49°F (9°C) 6.1 in
November 43°F (6°C) 6.3 in
December 40°F (4°C) 6.5 in

Omeath has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 39°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.9") and May the driest (3.5").

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Radio Stations near Omeath

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ceol FM irish music MP3 192 kbps
LMFM Country - AAC 127 kbps
BFBS Northern Ireland - AAC+ 64 kbps
SVETUR (GB) - MP3 128 kbps
Svetur - AAC+ 32 kbps
Mdog Radio (GB) - MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Omeath

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Greenore Railway Museum
Louth County Museum
Newry and Mourne Museum
Railway Museum

Libraries in Omeath

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bessbrook Library0.0
Dundalk Library and Library HQ0.0
Newry City Library0.0
The Bronte Library Rathfriland0.0
Warrenpoint Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Omeath

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Newry Market

Hotels in Omeath

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carrickdale Hotel & Spa
The Grand Central Hotel
The Strand Hotel

Restaurants in Omeath

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sportsman

Cafes in Omeath

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

An Táin
Cafe Rosa

Gas Stations in Omeath

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso
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Breweries in Omeath

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Carlingford Brewing Company
Dundalk Bay Brewery and Distillery
Mourne Mountains Brewery
Pearse Lyons Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Omeath

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Airports Near Omeath

38 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Belfast International AirportBFSLarge Airport
Dublin AirportDUBLarge Airport
George Best Belfast City AirportBHDMedium Airport
Weston Airport-Medium Airport
Adamstown Airfield-Small Airport
Athboy Airfield-Small Airport
Aughrim Airstrip-Small Airport
Ballyboughal Aerodrome-Small Airport
Ballyhavil Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Blackhill Airstrip-Small Airport
Carstown Ultralight Airstrip-Small Airport
Coalisland Airstrip-Small Airport
Crossmaglen Airstrip-Small Airport
Derryogue-Small Airport
Dolly's Grove Airfield-Small Airport
Donnydeade Airstrip-Small Airport
Drumgurra Airstrip-Small Airport
Dungannon Airstrip-Small Airport
Dunslaughlin Airstrip-Small Airport
Ellistown Airstrip-Small Airport
Greaghlough Airstrip-Small Airport
Kilbrook Airstrip-Small Airport
Laytown Airstrip-Small Airport
Mayobridge Airstrip-Small Airport
Moyglare Airfield-Small Airport
Mullaglass-Small Airport
Navan Airfield-Small Airport
Newry private Airstrip-Small Airport
Newtownards Airport-Small Airport
Rathfriland Airstrip-Small Airport
Redrock Airstrip-Small Airport
Slieve Croob Airfield-Small Airport
Tandragee Airstrip-Small Airport
Tarsan Lane Microlights-Small Airport
The Moy Airstrip-Small Airport
Tobertaskin Airstrip-Small Airport
Trim Aerodrome-Small Airport
Woodview Airfield-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Omeath

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Cuan Mhuire Newry

Churches & Religious Organizations in Omeath

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Saint Laurence's

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Dublin
Website
omeath.ie

🇮🇪 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 Omeath

What is the population of Omeath?

Omeath has a population of 778 residents and is located in Ireland. The population density is 2,161 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Omeath?

Omeath has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 227 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 60.2 inches.

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