1. Dublin – 1,430,000
Capital and largest city, economic and cultural hub.
2. Cork – 210,000
Southern port city with rich maritime history.
3. Limerick – 105,000
City on the River Shannon with medieval landmarks.
4. Galway – 85,000
Bohemian west coast city known for arts and festivals.
5. Waterford – 54,000
Ireland’s oldest city, founded by Vikings.
6. Drogheda – 43,000
Historic town on the River Boyne.
7. Dundalk – 42,000
Border town with strong industry and culture.
8. Swords – 40,000
Northern Dublin suburb near the airport.
9. Bray – 33,000
Seaside resort town south of Dublin.
10. Navan – 33,000
Town in County Meath, near ancient sites.
11. Ennis – 27,000
County Clare’s main town, known for traditional music.
12. Kilkenny – 26,000
Medieval city known for its castle and crafts.
13. Tralee – 25,000
Capital of Kerry and gateway to the Dingle Peninsula.
14. Carlow – 25,000
Town with history dating to the 13th century.
15. Naas – 23,000
Commuter town with racing heritage.
16. Athlone – 22,000
Central town on the River Shannon.
17. Portlaoise – 22,000
Midlands town with growing population.
18. Mullingar – 21,000
Market town and transport hub.
19. Balbriggan – 21,000
Seaside commuter town north of Dublin.
20. Letterkenny – 20,000
Largest town in County Donegal.
21. Celbridge – 20,000
Residential town west of Dublin.
22. Wexford – 20,000
Historic port town in the southeast.
23. Clonmel – 18,000
Main town in County Tipperary.
24. Greystones – 18,000
Coastal commuter town in Wicklow.
25. Cobh – 13,000
Historic town and former transatlantic port.
The above is subject to change.
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