Where should I live on the west coast of Ireland?

What is the nicest part of Ireland to live in?

Clonakilty in Cork, Galway City, Glaslough in Monaghan, Killarney in Kerry and Waterford City have been named the five best places to live in Ireland by the Irish Times.

What towns are on the west coast of Ireland?

Urban areas

Rank Town Population (2016 census)
1 Galway 79,934
2 Castlebar 12,068
3 Ballina 10,171
4 Tuam 8,767

Where is the most beautiful place to live in Ireland?

The Most Beautiful Towns in Ireland

  • Kinsale, County Cork. Natural Feature. …
  • Glengarriff, County Cork. Natural Feature. …
  • Lismore, County Waterford. Historical Landmark. …
  • Valentia, County Kerry. Natural Feature. …
  • Strandhill, County Sligo. Natural Feature. …
  • Carlingford, County Louth. …
  • Gweedore, County Donegal. …
  • Westport, County Mayo.

Where should I stop between Cork and Galway?

The top stops along the way from Cork to Galway (with short detours) are Cliffs of Moher, Blarney Castle & Gardens, and Bunratty Castle & Folk Park. Other popular stops include Wild Atlantic Way Apartments Salthill, Fota Wildlife Park, and King John’s Castle.

Is there a direct train from Dublin to Galway?

Is there a direct train from Dublin to Galway? Yes, you can easily travel from Dublin to Galway on a direct train, no transport change is needed.

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Where do I go after Galway?

10 Day Trips from Galway: Where to Go for a Great Day Out

  • Lough Key Forest Park. The lush wilderness of Lough Key Forest Park is a world away from the hustle and bustle of Galway city. …
  • Connemara National Park. …
  • Leenane Village. …
  • The Wild Atlantic Way Coastal Drive. …
  • Spiddal. …
  • Enniscrone. …
  • Croagh Patrick. …
  • The Aran Islands.

What is the cleanest town in Ireland?

The survey from the Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) indicates that 68% of towns showed an improvement on last year with Portlaoise dubbed the cleanest of the 40 areas surveyed by An Taisce.

Which is the nicest county in Ireland?

The 10 most beautiful counties in Ireland

  • Co. Clare. …
  • Co. Galway. …
  • Co. Mayo. …
  • Co. Wicklow. …
  • Co. Cork. …
  • Co. Kerry. Kerry is one of Ireland’s most southern counties and it borders Cork. …
  • Co. Antrim. …
  • Co. Donegal. Donegal is a favourite for holidaymakers, and for very good reason!