What is the most depressing town in Ireland?

Despite only having a population of 2,700 people, Ballinrobe appears to have left its mark on some of those who have visited. One passer-by nominated it for the most-depressing town in Ireland, writing: "Ballinrobe lads.
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What is the roughest place in Ireland?

What is the roughest place in Ireland? Ballymun, County Dublin.
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Where is the nicest town in Ireland?

The Most Beautiful Towns in Ireland
  • Lismore, County Waterford. ...
  • Valentia, County Kerry. ...
  • Strandhill, County Sligo. ...
  • Carlingford, County Louth. ...
  • Gweedore, County Donegal. ...
  • Westport, County Mayo. Architectural Landmark, Historical Landmark. ...
  • Birr, County Offaly. Architectural Landmark. ...
  • Enniskerry, County Wicklow. Architectural Landmark.
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Where is the safest place to live in Ireland?

The judges announce the longlist in the Irish Times Best Place to Live in Ireland 2021 contest
  • Blackrock, Co Louth. ...
  • Bray, Co Wicklow. ...
  • Clonakilty, Co Cork. ...
  • Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh. ...
  • Gorey, Co Wexford. ...
  • Killarney, Co Kerry. ...
  • Clonbur, Co Galway. Clonbur, Co Galway. ...
  • Glaslough, Co Monaghan. Castle Leslie, Glaslough, Co Monaghan.
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Is Longford Town rough?

The WORST place in Ireland to live has been revealed

According to a new survey people who live in Longford are the most unhappy people in the country. A 'Census of the Heart' found the county's 40,000 population were the least content with their lot.
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What is the ugliest county in Ireland?

According to new research. NEW RESEARCH FROM dating website BeautifulPeople.com has revealed that Limerick people are the ugliest in Ireland. The research found that Limerick people experienced the highest rates of rejection from the website and therefore had the “least attractive inhabitants” of any city in Ireland.
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What is the poorest county in Ireland?

CSO figures show that Donegal is still the State's poorest county – The Irish Times.
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What is the richest town in Ireland?

MALAHIDE HAS THE highest median household income of any large town in Ireland, according to new figures published today by the Central Statistics Office (CSO). Its new publication on the Geographical Profiles of Income in Ireland in 2016 shows that the median household income in Malahide, north Dublin, was €78,631.
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What is the nicest county in Ireland?

Top 10 most beautiful counties in Ireland to live in
  • Co. Sligo – small, but beautiful. ...
  • Co. Down – a county of tremendous beauty. ...
  • Co. Clare – more than just home to Father Ted. ...
  • Co. Galway – one of Ireland's biggest counties. ...
  • Co. Mayo – unforgettable rural landscapes. ...
  • Co. ...
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  • Co. Kerry – a hub of Irish tradition.
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Where is the happiest place to live in Ireland?

Greystones, County Wicklow

Once voted as the top place to live in the world, Greystones definitely is one of the best places to live in Ireland. The village is in northern County Wicklow, which puts it in easy distance of Dublin and Wexford.
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What's the prettiest village in Ireland?

The Most Beautiful Villages in Ireland
  • Rosses Point, Sligo. Natural Feature. View. ...
  • Cong, Mayo. Natural Feature. View. ...
  • Derrynane, Kerry. Natural Feature. ...
  • Baltimore, Cork. Natural Feature. ...
  • Sneem, Kerry. Natural Feature. ...
  • Adare, Limerick. Architectural Landmark. ...
  • Roundstone, Galway. Natural Feature. ...
  • Leighlinbridge, Carlow. Natural Feature.
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What is the prettiest village in Ireland?

Arguably the most beautiful village in all of Ireland is Dingle in County Kerry. Sitting on the Dingle peninsula, which juts out into the great Atlantic Ocean, this rugged seaside setting is apt for adventurers, seafood fans, and lovers of laid-back village life.
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What is the prettiest part of Ireland?

  1. The Old Library, Trinity College Library, Dublin. ...
  2. Cliffs of Moher, County Clare. ...
  3. Kinsale, County Cork. ...
  4. Achill Island, County Mayo. ...
  5. Skellig Michael, County Kerry. ...
  6. Galway, County Galway. ...
  7. Killarney National Park, County Kerry. ...
  8. Aran Islands.
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What should I avoid in Ireland?

What Not to Do in Ireland: 10 Things to Avoid
  • #1: Neglect to pay your round at the pub.
  • #2: Ignore Irish driving rules and common courtesies.
  • #3: Brag about being “Irish”
  • #4: Say that Ireland is part of the United Kingdom.
  • #5: Bellyache about the weather.
  • #6: Ask about leprechauns.
  • #7: Talk excessively about the “Troubles”
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What is the safest county in Ireland?

', there are several counties and areas that enjoy incredibly low crime rates. According to Ireland's official crime statistics, Roscommon and Longford are ranked as the safest places to live in Ireland.
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Is Ireland a violent country?

Ireland is a very safe country to visit. Compared to other European countries, crime is relatively low and the crime that does happen is mostly fueled by alcohol, so you should avoid roaming along Ireland's streets late at night.
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What is the friendliest county in Ireland?

In 2017, one town in County Clare won the title of the "Friendliest Town in Ireland"... now you know where to go for the finest Céad Míle Fáilte (Hundred Thousand Welcomes).
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Where is the cheapest place to live in Ireland?

Leitrim. According to the Irish Mirror, the cheapest place to live in Ireland is Leitrim. This county is the most affordable place to buy a property, and it is also cheap to rent in this location. The average house price is €127,047 ($150,901).
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What is the richest county in Ireland?

New figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) have revealed that Dublin is the county with the highest and Donegal is the county with the lowest per capita disposable income in Ireland.
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Where do millionaires live in Ireland?

Sandycove in Dublin has been voted the most expensive place to buy a house in Ireland, according to Daft. ie's Wealth Report. Property values there reach an average of €910,000, while Dalkey has the highest concentration of property millionaires, coming in at 609, followed by Blackrock with 576 and Rathgar with 551.
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Which Irish accent is the hardest to understand?

The research also found that Donegal accents ranked at the most difficult to understand, with Cork and Kerry following closely behind. And Dublin ranked top of the list of accents people would like to have, with 19% of respondents naming it as the accent they would chose if they could.
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Which is the wettest county in Ireland?

That's a lot of rain...

According to local weather statistics, Kerry was found to be by far the rainiest county in Ireland, with an annual rainfall of 61.5 inches.
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What's the roughest area in Dublin?

Unsafe areas of Dublin – areas you are advised to avoid or visit with caution
  • Ballymun. Ballymun is another place with stunning attractions. ...
  • Tallaght. Tallaght is regarded as one of the most dangerous areas in Dublin. ...
  • Pearse Street. ...
  • Blanchardstown. ...
  • Dublin West. ...
  • Dublin City Centre. ...
  • Portobello. ...
  • Smithfield.
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What is the poorest city in Ireland?

The St Mary's Park area of Limerick City is now the most disadvantaged area in Ireland and Dublin has benefitted most from the upturn in the economy. That's according to the latest national “deprivation index” from Pobal.
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What is the flattest county in Ireland?

Claim to fame: Kildare, officially Ireland's flattest county, has put its modest topography to good use. The world's finest racing horses are bred here on the lush green plains of the Curragh and beyond.
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