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Shannon
City in Munster, Ireland
Overview
Shannon is a compact, modern town in County Clare, Munster, with a population of just over 9,200. It is a gateway to western Ireland, thanks to its international airport, and combines convenience with easy access to rugged countryside and historic sites.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Province
Munster
Population
9,222
Time Zone
Europe/Dublin
Coordinates
52.70°, -8.86°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
86
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,655
Local Cost
$1,600
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
95
English
99
Temperature
9.7°C
Summer Avg
14.5°C
Winter Avg
5.5°C
Record High
26.7°C
Record Low
-6.9°C
Humidity
89%
Precipitation
1090 mm
Internet Speed
238 Mbps
Upload
66 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
2
Parks
3
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
262.0
Airport
SNN
Distance
4 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 27 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 77/100.
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