Largest Cities in Ireland

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

Best Ireland Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics, 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

Best Climate Cities
Warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine and clean air.
Cleanest Air Cities
Lowest pollution levels for healthy outdoor living.
Sunniest Cities
Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.
Most Urban Cities
Densely populated city centers with the largest urban footprints.
Population & Density
Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense
Climate & Air
Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities Snowiest Cities
Geography & Infrastructure
Highest Elevation Most Restaurants
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Largest Cities - Ireland

1 Dublin L 592,713
2 South Dublin L 278,749
3 Cork M 222,333
4 Galway C 83,456
5 Tallaght L 80,339
6 Limerick M 62,702
7 Waterford M 48,369
8 Drogheda L 40,956
9 Swords L 40,776
10 Dundalk L 39,004
11 Bray L 32,600
12 Blackrock L 28,557
13 Douglas M 26,883
14 Dún Laoghaire L 26,525
15 Tralee M 26,079
16 Navan L 24,545
17 Carlow L 24,272
18 Ennis M 24,253
19 Droichead Nua L 22,742
20 Cabra L 22,740
21 Kilkenny L 22,179
22 Balbriggan L 21,722
23 Naas L 21,393
24 Athlone L 21,351
25 An Muileann gCearr L 20,928
26 Celbridge L 20,288
27 Wexford L 20,188
28 Finglas L 19,768
29 Manorcunningham U 19,274
30 Letterkenny U 19,274
31 Sligo C 19,199
32 Cluain Meala M 18,369
33 Rathfarnham L 17,333
34 Malahide L 16,550
35 Blanchardstown L 16,511
36 Ballincollig M 16,308
37 Carrigaline M 15,770
38 Ashbourne L 15,680
39 Confey L 15,504
40 Leixlip L 15,504
41 Donaghmede L 15,299
42 Lucan L 15,269
43 Kilquade L 14,886
44 Castletroy M 14,733
45 Knocklyon L 14,628
46 Tullamore L 14,607
47 Maynooth L 14,585
48 Greystones L 14,569
49 Clondalkin L 14,508
50 Killarney M 14,412
51 Shankill L 14,257
52 Wicklow L 14,048
53 Portlaoise L 13,622
54 Arklow L 13,163
55 Foxrock L 12,870
56 Midleton M 12,496
57 Mallow M 12,459
58 Cobh M 12,347
59 Dundrum L 12,152
60 Castlebar C 12,068
61 Gorey L 11,517
62 Crumlin L 11,294
63 Palmerstown L 11,130
64 Rathmines L 11,044
65 Athy L 11,035
66 Marino L 11,023
67 Laytown L 10,889
68 Jobstown L 10,825
69 Donnybrook L 10,645
70 Ballina C 10,556
71 Trá Mhór M 10,381
72 Ratoath L 10,077
73 Skerries L 10,043
74 Cabinteely L 10,038
75 Oldbawn L 9,784
76 Enniscorthy L 9,709
77 Ballyboden L 9,611
78 Trim L 9,563
79 Portmarnock L 9,285
80 An Ros L 9,231
81 Shannon M 9,222
82 Balally L 9,051
83 Sandymount L 8,967
84 Glanmire M 8,924
85 Howth L 8,706
86 Beaumont L 8,609
87 Ballyfermot L 8,558
88 Ballinteer L 8,547
89 Rathgar L 8,394
90 Castleknock L 8,301
91 Ringsend L 8,202
92 Tuam C 8,200
93 Baldoyle L 8,043
94 New Ross L 8,040
95 Little Bray L 8,015
96 Dungarvan M 7,991
97 Youghal M 7,963
98 Thurles M 7,940
99 Cherry Orchard L 7,924
100 Monaghan U 7,894

The largest cities in Ireland represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Dublin leads with a population of 592,713, 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 many small nations.
  • 2. L has 6 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 14,412 - larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 1,257,590.

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