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Athy
City in Leinster, Ireland
Overview
Athy is a charming heritage town in County Kildare, Leinster, sitting at the confluence of the River Barrow and Grand Canal. Known for its rich history, picturesque waterways, and friendly local vibe, it's a peaceful base with easy access to the Irish countryside.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Province
Leinster
Population
11,035
Time Zone
Europe/Dublin
Coordinates
52.99°, -6.98°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,440
Local Cost
$1,550
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
8.9°C
Summer Avg
14.0°C
Winter Avg
4.3°C
Record High
25.9°C
Record Low
-7.8°C
Humidity
90%
Precipitation
1077 mm
Internet Speed
167 Mbps
Upload
40 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
26
Coworking
0
Cafes
8
Nightlife
16
Parks
2
Transport
64
Walk Score
64
Footways
128.0
Airport
KKY
Distance
44 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 121 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 74/100.
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