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Smallest Cities in Ireland

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Ireland

1 Carrickmacross U 5,032
2 Dollymount L 5,070
3 Carrigtwohill M 5,080
4 Killester L 5,099
5 Kinsale M 5,281
6 Sallins L 5,283
7 Chapelizod L 5,296
8 Artane L 5,328
9 Eadestown L 5,346
10 Confey L 5,389
11 Roscrea M 5,446
12 Nenagh M 5,500
13 Blessington L 5,520
14 Kilcock L 5,533
15 Monkstown L 5,555
16 Loughrea C 5,556
17 Darndale L 5,667
18 Sutton L 5,680
19 Roscommon C 5,693
20 Birr L 5,741
21 Carrick-on-Suir M 5,771
22 Kinsealy-Drinan L 5,814
23 Passage West M 5,843
24 Hartstown L 5,882
25 Westport C 6,198
26 Ballymun L 6,262
27 Cherryville L 6,380
28 Cavan U 6,388
29 Fermoy M 6,585
30 Newcastle West M 6,619
31 Dalkey L 6,622
32 Ballinasloe C 6,662
33 Nenagh Bridge M 6,672
34 Newtown Trim L 6,781
35 Buncrana U 6,785
36 Walkinstown L 6,819
37 Firhouse L 6,859
38 Greenhills L 6,876
39 Sallynoggin L 6,916
40 Bandon M 6,957
41 Templeogue L 7,023
42 Booterstown L 7,142
43 Raheny L 7,197
44 Dunboyne L 7,272
45 Clane L 7,280
46 Edenderry L 7,359
47 Donabate L 7,443
48 Dungarvan M 7,551
49 Donnycarney L 7,660
50 Terenure L 7,674
51 Lusk L 7,786
52 Longford L 7,787
53 Portarlington L 7,788
54 Mount Merrion L 7,846
55 Monaghan U 7,894
56 Cherry Orchard L 7,924
57 Thurles M 7,940
58 Youghal M 7,963
59 Little Bray L 8,015
60 New Ross L 8,040
61 Baldoyle L 8,043
62 Ringsend L 8,202
63 Howth L 8,277
64 Castleknock L 8,301
65 Rathgar L 8,394
66 Ballinteer L 8,547
67 Ballyfermot L 8,558
68 Beaumont L 8,609
69 Kildare L 8,634
70 Blackrock L 8,821
71 Glanmire M 8,924
72 Sandymount L 8,967
73 Ratoath L 9,043
74 Balally L 9,051
75 An Ros L 9,231
76 Portmarnock L 9,285
77 Trim L 9,563
78 Ballyboden L 9,611
79 Tuam C 9,647
80 Athy L 9,677
81 Enniscorthy L 9,709
82 Shannon M 9,729
83 Oldbawn L 9,784
84 Gorey L 9,822
85 Cabinteely L 10,038
86 Skerries L 10,043
87 Ballina C 10,087
88 Trá Mhór M 10,381
89 Donnybrook L 10,645
90 Jobstown L 10,825
91 Laytown L 10,889
92 Marino L 11,023
93 Rathmines L 11,044
94 Palmerstown L 11,130
95 Crumlin L 11,294
96 Tullamore L 11,575
97 Dundrum L 12,152
98 Mallow M 12,459
99 Midleton M 12,496
100 Ashbourne L 12,679

The smallest cities in Ireland (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Carrickmacross has a population of just 5,032. 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 5,032 residents, Carrickmacross 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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