Smallest Cities in Leinster

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities - Leinster

1 Dollymount 5,070
2 Killester 5,099
3 Sallins 5,283
4 Chapelizod 5,296
5 Monasterevin 5,307
6 Artane 5,328
7 Eadestown 5,346
8 Blessington 5,520
9 Monkstown 5,555
10 Darndale 5,667
11 Sutton 5,680
12 Dunboyne 5,713
13 Birr 5,741
14 Kinsealy-Drinan 5,814
15 Sandyford 5,844
16 Hartstown 5,882
17 Kilcock 6,093
18 Ballymun 6,262
19 Cherryville 6,380
20 Kells 6,602
21 Dalkey 6,622
22 Newtown Trim 6,781
23 Walkinstown 6,819
24 Firhouse 6,859
25 Greenhills 6,876
26 Templeogue 7,023
27 Booterstown 7,142
28 Raheny 7,197
29 Clane 7,280
30 Donabate 7,443
31 Kildare 7,538
32 Donnycarney 7,660
33 Terenure 7,674
34 Lusk 7,786
35 Longford 7,787
36 Portarlington 7,788
37 Mount Merrion 7,846
38 Edenderry 7,888
39 Cherry Orchard 7,924
40 Little Bray 8,015
41 New Ross 8,040
42 Baldoyle 8,043
43 Ringsend 8,202
44 Castleknock 8,301
45 Rathgar 8,394
46 Ballinteer 8,547
47 Ballyfermot 8,558
48 Beaumont 8,609
49 Howth 8,706
50 Sandymount 8,967
51 Balally 9,051
52 An Ros 9,231
53 Portmarnock 9,285
54 Trim 9,563
55 Ballyboden 9,611
56 Enniscorthy 9,709
57 Oldbawn 9,784
58 Cabinteely 10,038
59 Skerries 10,043
60 Ratoath 10,077
61 Donnybrook 10,645
62 Jobstown 10,825
63 Laytown 10,889
64 Marino 11,023
65 Athy 11,035
66 Rathmines 11,044
67 Palmerstown 11,130
68 Crumlin 11,294
69 Gorey 11,517
70 Dundrum 12,152
71 Foxrock 12,870
72 Arklow 13,163
73 Portlaoise 13,622
74 Wicklow 14,048
75 Shankill 14,257
76 Clondalkin 14,508
77 Greystones 14,569
78 Maynooth 14,585
79 Tullamore 14,607
80 Knocklyon 14,628
81 Kilquade 14,886
82 Lucan 15,269
83 Donaghmede 15,299
84 Leixlip 15,504
85 Confey 15,504
86 Ashbourne 15,680
87 Blanchardstown 16,511
88 Malahide 16,550
89 Rathfarnham 17,333
90 Finglas 19,768
91 Wexford 20,188
92 Celbridge 20,288
93 An Muileann gCearr 20,928
94 Athlone 21,351
95 Naas 21,393
96 Balbriggan 21,722
97 Kilkenny 22,179
98 Cabra 22,740
99 Droichead Nua 22,742
100 Carlow 24,272

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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