The youngest county in Ireland, based on having the lowest average age and fastest population growth, is Fingal, located in North Dublin, which consistently ranks as having Ireland's youngest population, with younger towns like Balbriggan also noted. Its significant youth demographic, with a high percentage of residents under 18, makes it the country's youngest and fastest-growing county.
Balbriggan is the youngest large town in Ireland with 8,338 people aged under 17, 32.9% of its population.
Donegal - "The Forgotten County" or "The County of the Gaels" Donegal is home to some of the most dramatic landscapes along the Wild Atlantic Way.
The Key Findings: “Dublin continued to have the highest disposable income per person nationally at €32,393 in 2023, followed by Cork at €29,876 and Limerick at €29,491.
“Drogheda is Ireland's fastest-growing urban centre — but it's still governed remotely. We need decision- making power right here,” said DCSG Chairperson Anna McKenna. Watch the full video and see the stunning aerial proof that Drogheda has already become a city: https://buff.
Adare, County Limerick Often called “Ireland's prettiest village,” Adare is renowned for its thatched-roof cottages, medieval ruins (including the 13th-century Desmond Castle), and lush parklands around Adare Manor.
Donegal has been labelled the "forgotten county" by its own politicians, owing to the perception that it is ignored by the government, even in times of crisis.
According to the Ireland Liveability Index, Waterford is the best county to live in on account of it being one of sunniest counties in the country, having reasonably priced housing, and being in the top 10 most scenic counties.
For most people, a household salary of €100,000 would put a family in the category of “rich”. And if you earned that last year, you were among the top 6.6pc of employees, Revenue figures show. The average gross pay for a PAYE worker nationwide was €42,100 in 2024, while the Dublin average was €49,500.
The highest poverty risk is found in Donegal, Leitrim and Mayo and the lowest in the counties around Dublin. However, there is considerable diversity within administrative planning regions. Louth and Sligo, for instance, show much lower relative poverty risk than the other counties in the Border region.
Perhaps surprisingly, Pearse Street Garda station in Dublin's south inner city is at the centre of Ireland's most crime-ridden district.
The name refers to the 32 counties of Ireland which were created during the Lordship and Kingdom of Ireland.
Galway welcomes more overseas visitors than Cork or Kerry, and Longford is Ireland's least-visited county, according to new data from Fáilte Ireland.
Once again Waterford has emerged as Ireland's Cleanest City in the Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) Anti-Litter League 2025. The city ranked 6th out of 40 cities and towns, a jump of two places from the previous survey, and was classed as Cleaner than European norms.
Ballyshannon – Ireland's Oldest Town. The old and attractive town of Ballyshannon is laid out on the hilly banks of the river Erne where it meets the sea. The steep streets, the ecclesiastical remains, the falls of Asaroe and the Erne itself all combine to make this town well worth getting to know.
Adare is one of the cutest and best towns in Ireland to visit! Designated as a heritage town, Adare is renowned for its fairy tale thatched cottages in bright hues of pink and blue. Its main street is filled with medieval architecture, ruins, and cozy cafes.
The agency's latest analysis of earnings broken down by gender and county indicated that men represented 73.6 per cent of those in the top 1 per cent income bracket (those earning above €300,000 a year). The proportion of women among the State's top one per cent of earners is, however, increasing.
The Living Wage for 2025/26 is €15.40 per hour. This is a €0.65 (4.4%) increase from the 2024/25 rate of €14.75 per hour. The new Living Wage rate is €1.90 above the current National Minimum Wage of €13.50 per hour.
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Kinsale, Kenmare, and Westport all feature in our 'Ireland's prettiest-town' list. Towns and villages in Ireland combine local charm, walkable streets, history and culture. Visit breweries, take a walking tour or visit filming locations in some of these towns and villages.
Gallagher is also the most common surname in County Donegal (Dún na nGall means "fort of the foreigner"), and thus is very common in Derry, and is the fourteenth-most-common by birth records in Ireland.
But apparently the reason that started is because years ago when England was colonising Ireland for like the 8 millionth time the Irish people had to address the English men as sir.
Dublin's nicknames are The Pale and The Big Smoke. In what province is the city of Dublin located? Dublin is located in Leinster.