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Prosperous, Ireland

Leinster · Ireland

Prosperous is a small town in Leinster, Ireland with a population of 2,248. Elevation: 295 ft (90 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,248 Population 4,242/sq mi density
295 ft Elevation 90 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
33.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Dublin Timezone

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About Prosperous

Prosperous

Prosperous is a town in north County Kildare, Ireland. It is within the townland of Curryhills, at the junction of the R403 and R408 regional roads, about 40 km (25 mi) from Dublin. Founded in the late 18th century, its 2022 population was 2,413, making it the 15th largest town in County Kildare.

People

Population2,248
Density4,242/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain33.8 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Population2,248
Population Density4,242 / sq mi
Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Coordinates53.2903°, -6.7539°
TimezoneEurope/Dublin
Country🇮🇪 Ireland
State / ProvinceLeinster
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation33.8 inches (858 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Prosperous

Prosperous is a small town in Ireland (Leinster) with a population of 2,248. The city sits at an elevation of 295 feet (90 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Dublin.

Climate in Prosperous

Prosperous has an average annual temperature of 9.8°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (15.4°C), the coldest is Jan (5.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 784 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.3°C / 42°F 2.4° / 8.2° 64.7
Feb 5.4°C / 42°F 2.2° / 8.6° 56.1
Mar 6.6°C / 44°F 2.9° / 10.3° 47.9
Apr 8.4°C / 47°F 4.2° / 12.6° 48.2
May 11°C / 52°F 6.6° / 15.4° 57.9
Jun 13.6°C / 56°F 9.3° / 18° 69.5
Jul 15.4°C / 60°F 11.2° / 19.7° 62.4
Aug 15.2°C / 59°F 11° / 19.3° 74.5
Sep 13.1°C / 56°F 9.1° / 17.1° 62.9
Oct 10.2°C / 50°F 6.7° / 13.7° 87.4
Nov 7.4°C / 45°F 4.3° / 10.4° 80.9
Dec 5.5°C / 42°F 2.6° / 8.4° 71.9
Prosperous experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 275 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 33.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 295 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average49.0°F
9% below Ireland avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density4,242/sq mi
Coordinates53.2903°N, 6.7539°W
TimezoneEurope/Dublin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.8"
11% below Ireland avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.54"
Driest Month (May) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 29, 2013 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom M3.8 143 km
Jun 26, 2013 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom M2.8 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
March 44°F (6°C) 2.4 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.2 in Driest
June 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in
December 42°F (6°C) 3.5 in Wettest

Prosperous has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 41°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and May the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Prosperous

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Saint Farnan's Post Primary School - - - -
Scoil an Linbh Íosa - - - -
Scoil Naomh Mhuire - - - -
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Radio Stations near Prosperous

49 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RTÉ lyric fm classical MP3 160 kbps
Sunshine 106.8 - MP3 128 kbps
Cork's RedFM pop MP3 128 kbps
Classic Hits 80s 80's MP3 128 kbps
Raidió na Gaeltachta irish language, mixed AAC 128 kbps
RTÉ 2FM music AAC 128 kbps
RTÉ Radio 1 news, sport AAC 128 kbps
Dublin Digital Radio alternative, art MP3 256 kbps
Newstalk Ireland AAC - AAC+ 64 kbps
RTÉ Gold classic hits AAC 128 kbps
Beat 102-103 - MP3 128 kbps
Club FM Dublin - MP3 128 kbps
Onic Rock classic rock, rock AAC 128 kbps
RetroNow 90s, club MP3 192 kbps
Ceol FM irish music MP3 192 kbps
RTÉ jr children, music AAC 128 kbps
Spin1038 - MP3 192 kbps
Phever Dublin dance, house MP3 192 kbps
Freedom FM 00s, 2000s MP3 128 kbps
Ignoreradio Shoegaze - MP3 128 kbps
Onic Movies movie scores, movie soundtracks AAC 128 kbps
Classic Hits 104.1 (US) hits pop, rock AAC+ 48 kbps
Clonmellon Community Radio 60s, 70s MP3 128 kbps
Today FM 90s pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Nova 100 easy listening, irish MP3 128 kbps
Onic Country country AAC 128 kbps
Gem Radio Gold ad free, classics MP3 128 kbps
Onic Alternative alternative AAC 127 kbps
Kfm 97.6 - MP3 128 kbps
Circle Of White Light Radio local talk, news MP3 128 kbps
Radio Cenzura - MP3 128 kbps
Christmas FM christmas, holiday MP3 128 kbps
St. Ita's Hospital Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Dublin's 98FM pop MP3 192 kbps
Gem New Wave Radio ad free, classics MP3 128 kbps
Today FM 80s pop MP3 192 kbps
2xM alternative, music AAC 128 kbps
Onic Kids kids AAC 128 kbps
98FM Throwback - MP3 192 kbps
Onic Pride Vibes pride, pride radio AAC 127 kbps
Total Country Inchicore - MP3 192 kbps
Free FM Ireland #free, #freefm MP3 320 kbps
RTÉ Radio 1 Extra speech, talk AAC 128 kbps
LiveIreland Channel 1 - MP3 128 kbps
Classic Hits 103.3 (US) classic hits AAC+ 48 kbps
Dublin's Q102 pop AAC 128 kbps
Onic RnB rap hiphop rnb, rnb AAC 128 kbps
Gem Radio New Wave 70's, 80's MP3 128 kbps
St. Itas Hospital Radio info, various music MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Prosperous

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Berkeley Costume and Toy Collection
Horse Museum
Market House
Museum of Motorsport
National Science Museum
Newbridge Silverware
The Steam Musem

Libraries in Prosperous

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Blessington Library0.0
Celbridge Library0.0
Clane Library0.0
Dunlavin Library0.0
Dunshaughlin Library0.0
John Paul II Library0.0
Kilcock Library0.0
Kilcullen Library0.0
Kildare Town Library0.0
Maynooth Community Library0.0
Newbridge Library0.0
Rathangan Library0.0
Russell Library0.0
St. Kinneth's0.0

Farmers Markets in Prosperous

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Market Square
Saturday streedfood market (Naas Potato Market)

Cafes in Prosperous

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caife Dhubh
Forest Park Cafe
Mimi's Cafe

Gas Stations in Prosperous

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Naas Oil

Banks in Prosperous

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coill Dubh & District Credit Union Prosperous

Golf Courses in Prosperous

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Prosperous Pitch & Putt Club

Breweries in Prosperous

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Farrington’s Brewery
Kildare Brewing Company
Rye River Brewing Co.
The Dew Drop Brewhouse
Trouble Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Prosperous

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Prosperous

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Prosperous

45 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dublin AirportDUBLarge Airport
Casement Air Base-Medium Airport
Weston Airport-Medium Airport
Abbeyleix Airfield-Small Airport
Adamstown Airfield-Small Airport
Allenwood Airstrip-Small Airport
Athboy Airfield-Small Airport
Ballyboughal Aerodrome-Small Airport
Ballyhavil Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Ballyjamesduff Airstrip-Small Airport
Ballymoney Airfield-Small Airport
Benfield Aerodrome-Small Airport
Carstown Ultralight Airstrip-Small Airport
Clonbullogue Aerodrome-Small Airport
Clonkeiffy Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Craddenstown Airfield-Small Airport
Dolly's Grove Airfield-Small Airport
Drumgurra Airstrip-Small Airport
Dunslaughlin Airstrip-Small Airport
Ellistown Airstrip-Small Airport
Eyne Airfield-Small Airport
Gowran Airstrip-Small Airport
Gowran Grange Aerodrome-Small Airport
Greaghlough Airstrip-Small Airport
Hacketstown Aerodrome-Small Airport
Kilbrook Airstrip-Small Airport
Kildare Aerodrome-Small Airport
Kilkenny AirportKKYSmall Airport
Killamaster Airstrip-Small Airport
Laytown Airstrip-Small Airport
Limetree Airfield-Small Airport
Lough Sheelin Airstrip-Small Airport
Lyons Estate Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Maganey Airstrip-Small Airport
Millicent Airfield-Small Airport
Moyglare Airfield-Small Airport
Mullingar-Milltownpass Airfield-Small Airport
Navan Airfield-Small Airport
Newcastle Aerodrome-Small Airport
O'Loughlin Airstrip-Small Airport
Stradbally Airstrip-Small Airport
Taggarts Airstrip-Small Airport
Tobertaskin Airstrip-Small Airport
Trim Aerodrome-Small Airport
Warrens Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Prosperous

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Donadea / Staplestown Post Office
Prosperous Post Office

Treatment Centers in Prosperous

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Narcanon

Churches & Religious Organizations in Prosperous

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of our Lady & St Joseph
Saint Peter's
St. Farnan's Well

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Dublin
Area
1.4 km² (0.5 mi²)

🇮🇪 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 Prosperous

What is the population of Prosperous?

Prosperous has a population of 2,248 residents and is located in Ireland. The population density is 4,242 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Prosperous?

Prosperous 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 59°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.8 inches.

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