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Smallest Cities — Leinster

1 Dollymount 5,070
2 Killester 5,099
3 Sallins 5,283
4 Chapelizod 5,296
5 Artane 5,328
6 Eadestown 5,346
7 Confey 5,389
8 Blessington 5,520
9 Kilcock 5,533
10 Monkstown 5,555
11 Darndale 5,667
12 Sutton 5,680
13 Birr 5,741
14 Kinsealy-Drinan 5,814
15 Hartstown 5,882
16 Ballymun 6,262
17 Cherryville 6,380
18 Dalkey 6,622
19 Newtown Trim 6,781
20 Walkinstown 6,819
21 Firhouse 6,859
22 Greenhills 6,876
23 Sallynoggin 6,916
24 Templeogue 7,023
25 Booterstown 7,142
26 Raheny 7,197
27 Dunboyne 7,272
28 Clane 7,280
29 Edenderry 7,359
30 Donabate 7,443
31 Donnycarney 7,660
32 Terenure 7,674
33 Lusk 7,786
34 Longford 7,787
35 Portarlington 7,788
36 Mount Merrion 7,846
37 Cherry Orchard 7,924
38 Little Bray 8,015
39 New Ross 8,040
40 Baldoyle 8,043
41 Ringsend 8,202
42 Howth 8,277
43 Castleknock 8,301
44 Rathgar 8,394
45 Ballinteer 8,547
46 Ballyfermot 8,558
47 Beaumont 8,609
48 Kildare 8,634
49 Blackrock 8,821
50 Sandymount 8,967
51 Ratoath 9,043
52 Balally 9,051
53 An Ros 9,231
54 Portmarnock 9,285
55 Trim 9,563
56 Ballyboden 9,611
57 Athy 9,677
58 Enniscorthy 9,709
59 Oldbawn 9,784
60 Gorey 9,822
61 Cabinteely 10,038
62 Skerries 10,043
63 Donnybrook 10,645
64 Jobstown 10,825
65 Laytown 10,889
66 Marino 11,023
67 Rathmines 11,044
68 Palmerstown 11,130
69 Crumlin 11,294
70 Tullamore 11,575
71 Dundrum 12,152
72 Ashbourne 12,679
73 Foxrock 12,870
74 Arklow 13,163
75 Portlaoise 13,622
76 Wicklow 14,048
77 Shankill 14,257
78 Clondalkin 14,508
79 Maynooth 14,585
80 Knocklyon 14,628
81 Kilquade 14,886
82 Lucan 15,269
83 Donaghmede 15,299
84 Leixlip 15,504
85 Blanchardstown 16,511
86 Malahide 16,550
87 An Muileann gCearr 17,262
88 Rathfarnham 17,333
89 Greystones 18,140
90 Finglas 19,768
91 Wexford 19,913
92 Celbridge 20,288
93 Naas 20,713
94 Athlone 21,351
95 Kilkenny 21,589
96 Balbriggan 21,722
97 Sandyford 22,288
98 Droichead Nua 22,742
99 Carlow 24,272
100 Navan 24,545

The smallest cities in Leinster (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Dollymount has a population of just 5,070. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At 5,070 residents, Dollymount is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
  • 2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
  • 3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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