What is the nicest place to live in Ireland?

The best places to live in Ireland as an expat
  • Malahide, County Dublin. ...
  • Skibbereen, County Cork. ...
  • Kinsale, County Cork. ...
  • Cork, County Cork. ...
  • Greystones, County Wicklow. ...
  • Galway, County Galway. ...
  • Ennis, County Clar. ...
  • Westport, County Mayo. Westport, County Mayo, Ireland.
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What is the best part of Ireland to live in?

The 20 best places to live in Ireland: What they are like and...
  • Derry city. Derry city, Northern Ireland. ...
  • Galway city. Claddagh Basin, Galway. ...
  • Waterford city. Waterford city. ...
  • Cabra, Dublin 7. Fertullagh Road, Cabra, Co Dublin. ...
  • Malahide, Co Dublin. ...
  • Blackrock, Co Louth. ...
  • Bray, Co Wicklow. ...
  • Clonakilty, Co Cork.
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Where is the safest place to live in Ireland?

The Irish Examiner have completed a breakdown of the country's official crime statistics and compiled a national crime league table with the results. It shows that Roscommon and Longford are the safest places to live in Ireland while Mayo is the region with the lowest crime rate.
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Where should you not live in Ireland?

But nowhere's perfect. For all its attractions, Ireland is also a place of high living costs, widespread unemployment, and a growing problem with drugs and organized crime.
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The 20 Worst Places to Live in Ireland
  1. Longford.
  2. Carrick-on-Suir. ...
  3. Bunclody. ...
  4. Clonmel. ...
  5. Limerick. ...
  6. Tipperary. ...
  7. Rathnew. ...
  8. Larne. ...
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Where do most expats live in Ireland?

The best places in Ireland to move to from America
  1. Galway. Galway City. ( ...
  2. Dingle. Dingle, County Kerry. ...
  3. Dunmore East. Dunmore East, Waterford. ...
  4. Kinsale. Kinsale, County Cork. ...
  5. Belfast. Belfast is a great place to move to in Ireland. ...
  6. Clogherhead. ...
  7. Westport. ...
  8. Skerries.
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TOP 5 SMALL TOWNS IN IRELAND | Travel Video



Where do the wealthy live in Ireland?

The highest concentration of property millionaires is in Dalkey with 643, followed by Ranelagh (305) and Ballsbridge (235). House prices are growing by 3.5 per cent year-on-year and in 2020. By location, the most expensive markets are all in Dublin.
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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. ...
  • Co. ...
  • Co. Kerry – a hub of Irish tradition.
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Where is the warmest place to live in Ireland?

Valentia Island is the warmest spot in Ireland with an average annual temperature of 10.9 ºC. Nevertheless, it also experiences a lot of rain – almost twice as much as Dublin City annually in fact!
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What is the best place in Ireland to retire?

5 beautiful places to retire in Ireland
  • Bray, County Wicklow – a coastal town with lots to do. ...
  • Salthill, County Galway – a beach setting not far from Galway city. ...
  • Killarney, County Kerry – scenic, welcoming, and great for exploring. ...
  • Ardmore, County Waterford – a laid-back, charming coastal village.
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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 roughest part of Ireland?

Pearse Street Garda station in Dublin's south inner city is at the centre of Ireland's most crime-ridden district, the Irish Mirror can reveal. Our exclusive data probe of incidents clocked on the force's Pulse system from 560 stations over 17 years, reveals the nation's worst and most unexpected crime blackspots.
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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 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 safest county in Ireland?

The safest counties in the country are Roscommon and Longford, as only 325 offences were committed per 10,000 people in the two areas.
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What is the wealthiest 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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What is the best county in Ireland to live?

Below is the full list of Ireland's Most Livable Counties and with their scores:
  • Waterford (74)
  • Wexford (69)
  • Donegal (67)
  • Cork (63)
  • Wicklow (61)
  • Galway (61)
  • Clare (61)
  • Dublin (58)
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Where do most Brits live in Ireland?

West Cork is home to the greatest concentration of British people living in Ireland.
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Is Ireland a good place to settle?

Number one: It's a great place for expats

Picking up on the theme of ranking well for the quality of life, Ireland is number one in the 'Good Country' index and according to Travel and Leisure magazine has the first, third and fourth friendliest cities in the world. That's some accolade.
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Is it better to live in Dublin or Galway?

Dublin vs Galway – our conclusion

For those who want a great balance between nature and city life, Galway will be the perfect option. Meanwhile, those who want to fully embrace life in a modern Irish city will feel right at home in Dublin.
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What county in Ireland gets best weather?

Ireland isn't best known for its predictable weather; however, when the sun is shining, there is no place we would rather be. And unsurprisingly, the sunny southeast has dominated the top five, with Wexford taking the top spot, followed by Waterford and Carlow, according to a study conducted by Active Iron.
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What is the sunniest town in Ireland?

However, if in need of sunshine, head to Rosslare in Co Wexford, the sunniest town in Ireland. Newport Furnace weather station has an average annual rainfall measurement of 1,607mm, or 1.6 metres, of rain per year.
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Is Ireland good place to retire?

Ireland can be expensive, but it's a great retirement destination. It's easy to find cheaper housing and living options, and the Irish lifestyle is perfect for anyone who is looking to settle down and live life on the slower side. Some areas of the country are exceptionally rainy, but temperatures are mild throughout.
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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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What is the most beautiful coastal town in Ireland?

15 Prettiest and Best Coastal Towns in Ireland to Visit
  • Dingle, Kerry.
  • Kinsale, Cork.
  • Lahinch, Clare.
  • Cobh, Cork.
  • Portrush, Antrim.
  • Howth, Dublin.
  • Dunmore East, Waterford.
  • Clifden, Galway.
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Who is the richest family in Ireland?

Pallonji Mistry, with a net worth of $14.6 billion, is Ireland's richest person.
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