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 Killester L 5,099
4 Clonakilty M 5,112
5 Sallins L 5,283
6 Chapelizod L 5,296
7 Monasterevin L 5,307
8 Artane L 5,328
9 Eadestown L 5,346
10 Roscrea M 5,446
11 Nenagh M 5,500
12 Blessington L 5,520
13 Monkstown L 5,555
14 Loughrea C 5,556
15 Darndale L 5,667
16 Sutton L 5,680
17 Roscommon C 5,693
18 Dunboyne L 5,713
19 Birr L 5,741
20 Carrick-on-Suir M 5,771
21 Kinsealy-Drinan L 5,814
22 Oranmore C 5,819
23 Passage West M 5,843
24 Sandyford L 5,844
25 Hartstown L 5,882
26 Kilcock L 6,093
27 Ballymun L 6,262
28 Cherryville L 6,380
29 Cavan U 6,388
30 Fermoy M 6,585
31 Kells L 6,602
32 Newcastle West M 6,619
33 Dalkey L 6,622
34 Ballinasloe C 6,662
35 Carrigtwohill M 6,665
36 Nenagh Bridge M 6,672
37 Newtown Trim L 6,781
38 Buncrana U 6,785
39 Walkinstown L 6,819
40 Firhouse L 6,859
41 Westport C 6,872
42 Greenhills L 6,876
43 Bandon M 6,957
44 Templeogue L 7,023
45 Booterstown L 7,142
46 Raheny L 7,197
47 Clane L 7,280
48 Donabate L 7,443
49 Kildare L 7,538
50 Donnycarney L 7,660
51 Terenure L 7,674
52 Lusk L 7,786
53 Longford L 7,787
54 Portarlington L 7,788
55 Mount Merrion L 7,846
56 Edenderry L 7,888
57 Monaghan U 7,894
58 Cherry Orchard L 7,924
59 Thurles M 7,940
60 Youghal M 7,963
61 Dungarvan M 7,991
62 Little Bray L 8,015
63 New Ross L 8,040
64 Baldoyle L 8,043
65 Tuam C 8,200
66 Ringsend L 8,202
67 Castleknock L 8,301
68 Rathgar L 8,394
69 Ballinteer L 8,547
70 Ballyfermot L 8,558
71 Beaumont L 8,609
72 Howth L 8,706
73 Glanmire M 8,924
74 Sandymount L 8,967
75 Balally L 9,051
76 Shannon M 9,222
77 An Ros L 9,231
78 Portmarnock L 9,285
79 Trim L 9,563
80 Ballyboden L 9,611
81 Enniscorthy L 9,709
82 Oldbawn L 9,784
83 Cabinteely L 10,038
84 Skerries L 10,043
85 Ratoath L 10,077
86 Trá Mhór M 10,381
87 Ballina C 10,556
88 Donnybrook L 10,645
89 Jobstown L 10,825
90 Laytown L 10,889
91 Marino L 11,023
92 Athy L 11,035
93 Rathmines L 11,044
94 Palmerstown L 11,130
95 Crumlin L 11,294
96 Gorey L 11,517
97 Castlebar C 12,068
98 Dundrum L 12,152
99 Cobh M 12,347
100 Mallow M 12,459

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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