Ireland's cleanest and most litter-filled areas, revealed – Waterford is the cleanest overall. Waterford city has been crowned the cleanest city in Ireland for the third year in a row, closely followed by Galway.
Ireland's cleanest and dirtiest towns and cities in 2022 have been named in a new 'anti-litter league' survey. Naas retained its crown as the cleanest area in Ireland, pipping Kilkenny and Maynooth to the top spot.
Cork city centre is one of six areas in the "littered" category. Cork's northside is ranked higher in the "moderately littered" category, while Midleton is the only Cork location in the highest category — "cleaner than European norms".
Westport is one of the most peaceful towns in Ireland so if you're looking for a quiet retirement, you should consider it at the top of your list. Westport is a great place to start enjoying a stress-free life and is relatively cheap as opposed to Dublin.
Limerick. One of Ireland's most dangerous cities, Limerick is situated in the country's mid-west and has a high crime rate that is partially attributed to drug use.
Following a lengthy search the MGM judges announced that the town with the successful application that could now claim to be the happiest in Ireland was Drogheda. So the premiere of the film was held here.
Cobh. One of the most beautiful cities in Ireland is found in the south near Cork. Cobh is a quaint little town and is most famously known as the Titanic's last port of call. This colorful, seafront town is the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the more touristy cities.
Which one should you visit? On one hand, we have Dublin, with all the effervescence of a major capital city, the bustling eastern gateway to the Republic of Ireland. On the other is Cork, peaceful and untamable. Whichever one you choose, both are sure to give you the warmest of welcomes.
If water from your kitchen tap looks orange or brown, Irish Water and Cork City Council recommend running the kitchen tap for a few minutes to see if the water returns to a clear colour. If the water does not run clear, contact Irish Water Customer Care Team 24/7 on 1800 278 278 and it will be investigated.
The capital of Estonia, Tallinn, is known as the cleanest city in the world. It has 430,000 people, and it's one of the most livable cities in Europe. The capital's high level of education means that its streets are spotless, and almost every household recycles their waste paper to reduce landfill levels.
Australia topped the list as the least polluted country in the world, with 7 cities in the top 25. Of the 25 least polluted cities in the world with the best air quality, Nordic countries (Finland, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Estonia) dominated the rankings with some of the cleanest air in the world in 2022.
The cleanest country in the world is Denmark as per the Environmental Performance Index (EPI). Its EPI value is at 82.5.
There's quite a mix of countries in the top ten friendliest countries in Europe: Ireland. Portugal. Greece.
Dublin 2 is the wealthiest part of Ireland, while an area on Limerick city's north side is the most... Dublin 2 is the wealthiest part of Ireland, while an area on Limerick city's north side is the most disadvantaged. That's according to a new report that identifies the country's richest and poorest communities.
County Antrim
In Northern Ireland, County Antrim is arguably the most beautiful county in the country. County Antrim is a microcosm of the entire country, as within its long boundaries you can find cities, towns, villages, national parks, waterfalls, forests and coastal scenery.
Waterford and Armagh also got a hat-tip but ultimately it was Galway for girls and Donegal for lads who came out as top. So, if you want to get yourself the sexiest looking boy or girl, we heavily advice heading down to Donegal Tuesday during Rag Week in Galway this year.
The warmest areas are found along the southwest coast. Valentia Island has the highest average temperature, at 10.9 °C.
There were 5,326 homeless people recorded in Dublin alone, 2,406 of whom were children. Dublin accounts for around 70% of all people experiencing homelessness in Ireland, according to the research.
The Worst Area - JOHN'S A
Part of the central area of Limerick city, JOHN'S A (King's Island), is considered to be an extremely disadvantaged area in the country with a Deprivation Index Score of -31.9.
Limerick has the highest crime levels for sex offences and criminal damage to property, while Waterford has the worst crime rate for assaults, weapons and explosives offences. Cork is the city with the lowest crime rates, but the highest homicide rate.