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Largest Cities in Ireland

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Ireland

1 Dublin L 1,024,027
2 South Dublin L 278,749
3 Cork M 190,384
4 Limerick M 94,192
5 Galway C 83,456
6 Tallaght L 80,339
7 Waterford M 53,504
8 Swords L 42,738
9 Drogheda L 40,956
10 Dundalk L 39,004
11 Bray L 32,600
12 Douglas M 26,883
13 Dún Laoghaire L 26,525
14 Ennis M 25,276
15 Navan L 24,545
16 Carlow L 24,272
17 Tralee M 22,941
18 Droichead Nua L 22,742
19 Sandyford L 22,288
20 Balbriggan L 21,722
21 Kilkenny L 21,589
22 Athlone L 21,351
23 Naas L 20,713
24 Celbridge L 20,288
25 Wexford L 19,913
26 Finglas L 19,768
27 Letterkenny U 19,274
28 Sligo C 19,199
29 Ballincollig M 18,621
30 Greystones L 18,140
31 Rathfarnham L 17,333
32 An Muileann gCearr L 17,262
33 Cluain Meala M 17,140
34 Malahide L 16,550
35 Blanchardstown L 16,511
36 Carrigaline M 15,770
37 Leixlip L 15,504
38 Donaghmede L 15,299
39 Lucan L 15,269
40 Kilquade L 14,886
41 Castletroy M 14,733
42 Knocklyon L 14,628
43 Maynooth L 14,585
44 Clondalkin L 14,508
45 Killarney M 14,504
46 Shankill L 14,257
47 Wicklow L 14,048
48 Portlaoise L 13,622
49 Arklow L 13,163
50 Castlebar C 12,874
51 Foxrock L 12,870
52 Cobh M 12,800
53 Ashbourne L 12,679
54 Midleton M 12,496
55 Mallow M 12,459
56 Dundrum L 12,152
57 Tullamore L 11,575
58 Crumlin L 11,294
59 Palmerstown L 11,130
60 Rathmines L 11,044
61 Marino L 11,023
62 Laytown L 10,889
63 Jobstown L 10,825
64 Donnybrook L 10,645
65 Trá Mhór M 10,381
66 Ballina C 10,087
67 Skerries L 10,043
68 Cabinteely L 10,038
69 Gorey L 9,822
70 Oldbawn L 9,784
71 Shannon M 9,729
72 Enniscorthy L 9,709
73 Athy L 9,677
74 Tuam C 9,647
75 Ballyboden L 9,611
76 Trim L 9,563
77 Portmarnock L 9,285
78 An Ros L 9,231
79 Balally L 9,051
80 Ratoath L 9,043
81 Sandymount L 8,967
82 Glanmire M 8,924
83 Blackrock L 8,821
84 Kildare L 8,634
85 Beaumont L 8,609
86 Ballyfermot L 8,558
87 Ballinteer L 8,547
88 Rathgar L 8,394
89 Castleknock L 8,301
90 Howth L 8,277
91 Ringsend L 8,202
92 Baldoyle L 8,043
93 New Ross L 8,040
94 Little Bray L 8,015
95 Youghal M 7,963
96 Thurles M 7,940
97 Cherry Orchard L 7,924
98 Monaghan U 7,894
99 Mount Merrion L 7,846
100 Portarlington L 7,788

The largest cities in Ireland represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Dublin leads with a population of 1,024,027, followed by South Dublin and Cork. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. L dominates the top 10 with 6 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Dublin's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
  • 2. L has 6 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 12,874 — larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 1,670,808.

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