🇮🇪 Western Europe
Cities & towns in Ireland
Where you land inside Ireland matters more than the country itself. Browse the most popular cities for American expats, or take a 60-second quiz to surface the top 5 that fit your lifestyle.
Find your city in Ireland
Answer 8 quick questions about pace, beaches, transit, and budget — we'll rank the top 5 cities.
Dublin
Pop. ~590,000
Anglophone EU capital — tech jobs, walkable center, sky-high rent.
Walkability
8/10
Beach access
4/10
Expat community
8/10
Housing cost
9/10
Galway
Pop. ~85,000
Smaller, artsy west-coast city — slower, more affordable than Dublin.
Walkability
8/10
Beach access
7/10
Expat community
6/10
Housing cost
6/10
Cork
Pop. ~225,000
Ireland's second city — walkable, foodie, with a big tech and pharma job base.
Walkability
8/10
Beach access
5/10
Expat community
7/10
Housing cost
7/10
Limerick
Pop. ~95,000
Mid-west city on the Shannon — affordable rents and a growing tech corridor.
Walkability
7/10
Beach access
4/10
Expat community
6/10
Housing cost
6/10
Kilkenny
Pop. ~27,000
Compact medieval town — arts and crafts hub with a strong sense of place.
Walkability
8/10
Beach access
3/10
Expat community
5/10
Housing cost
5/10