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Claremorris

Connacht, Ireland · Europe

About Claremorris

Claremorris sits on the route: 30 minutes from Kiltamagh, 52km from Killary Harbour.

Claremorris is a town located in Connacht, Ireland. With a population of 3,687, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Claremorris sits in Ireland, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/Dublin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Claremorris to your route.

About Claremorris

Claremorris (; Irish: Clár Chlainne Mhuiris) is a town in County Mayo in the west of Ireland, at the junction of the N17 and the N60 national routes. As of the 2017, it was the fastest growing town in the county, having seen a 31% increase in population between 2006 and 2011, and a 23% increase between 2002 and 2006.

Read more Between the 2016 census and the 2022 census, the population of Claremorris grew further, from 3,687 to 3,857 inhabitants. The town sits at the bottom of a valley, all roads leading to the town follow hills, in particular the old Knock road (known as the Knock hill) and Courthouse road. Although low-lying, the town does not experience flooding. There is no major river through the town although there are two lakes in the town centre: Clare Lough where the 'Land of the Giants' amenity is located and Mayfield Lough. A small river flows between the two.

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Where is Claremorris located?

Claremorris is located in Connacht, Ireland, Europe. The coordinates are 53.7167 latitude, -9.0000 longitude.

What is the population of Claremorris?

Claremorris has a population of approximately 3,687 people, making it a town in Ireland.

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Quick Information

Population
3,687
Continent
Europe
Country
Ireland
Region
Connacht
Timezone
Europe/Dublin
Coordinates
53.7167, -9.0000

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Ireland

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Claremorris

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Croagh Patrick

Ireland's holiest mountain at 764 metres, where St Patrick is said to have fasted for 40 days, with sweeping views over Clew Bay.

44 km · about 50 min drive

coastal drive

Wild Atlantic Way

2,500 km coastal route along Ireland's rugged western seaboard

50 km · about 55 min drive

natural wonder

Killary Harbour

Ireland's only true fjord, a 16km glacial inlet flanked by mountains on the Galway-Mayo border.

52 km · about 60 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Doolough Valley

Brooding mountain pass on the R335 between Louisburgh and Delphi where dark Doo Lough fills the valley floor between Mweelrea and the Sheeffry Hills. A stone cross remembers the 1849 Famine death march along this road.

52 km · about 60 min drive

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Moran's Oyster Cottage

A thatched cottage restaurant on the shore of Kilcolgan estuary serving fresh oysters since 1760, a legendary detour on Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way.

55 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Claremorris

  • 44 kmCroagh PatrickIreland's holiest mountain at 764 metres, where St Patrick is said to have fasted for 40 days, with sweeping views over Clew Bay.
  • 50 kmWild Atlantic Way2,500 km coastal route along Ireland's rugged western seaboard
  • 52 kmDoolough ValleyBrooding mountain pass on the R335 between Louisburgh and Delphi where dark Doo Lough fills the valley floor between Mweelrea and the Sheeffry Hills. A stone cross remembers the 1849 Famine death march along this road.
  • 64 kmDiamond HillA quartzite peak in Connemara National Park whose looped trail rewards walkers with sweeping coast and mountain views.
  • 72 kmDownpatrick HeadA wave-battered headland near Ballycastle with the iconic Dún Briste sea stack standing isolated offshore.
  • 75 kmSky RoadA scenic loop above Clifden with sweeping Atlantic vistas over Clifden Bay and the islands of Connemara.

Driving in Ireland

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
~€2.10/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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