Castlebar
Ireland · ConnaughtIE
Town in County Mayo, Ireland
Castlebar is the county town of County Mayo, Ireland. Developing around a 13th-century castle of the de Barry family, from which the town got its name, Castlebar is now a social and economic focal point for the surrounding hinterland. With a population of 13,054 in the 2022 census, Castlebar was one of Ireland's fastest-growing towns in the early 21st century.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 12,068
- Coordinates
- 53.850, -9.300
- Timezone
- Europe/Dublin
- Elevation
- 49 m
Overview of Castlebar
Castlebar belongs to Connaught, Ireland and has the feel of a small town. Its resident count stands at approximately 12,068. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. What stands out most: nightlife, culture and water sports. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Castlebar
Nightlife in Castlebar
(4)Our data lists Bars, Clubs, Disco and Pubs as nightlife options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Castlebar.
Culture in Castlebar
(3)For culture, expect Art Galleries, Museums and Towers. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Castlebar's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Castlebar
(2)For water sports, expect Paddleboarding and Water Sports. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Castlebar.
Sports in Castlebar
(1)Sports lovers get Tennis. Everything listed here comes from what Castlebar is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Castlebar
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. Castlebar stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Small places like Castlebar are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Connaught. Time zone: Europe/Dublin.
Similar destinations
Places near Castlebar that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Castlebar known for?
- Castlebar, in Connaught, Ireland, is best known for nightlife, culture and water sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 12,068 residents.
- What can you do in Castlebar?
- Recorded activities in Castlebar include Bars, Clubs, Disco, Pubs and Art Galleries. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Castlebar?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. Castlebar stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Castlebar located?
- Castlebar is located in Connaught, Ireland. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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