Where to live in Ireland

The guides below are in the order the app walks you through them — each one unblocks the next. The opening of every guide is free to read here; the full text is in the app.

1. 1

   Best areas to live in Dublin for families

   Moving to Dublin with children changes the question from "where is fun" to "where can we get a school place, a garden, a park and a commute that does not…

   4 min read

2. 2

   Best areas of Dublin for young professionals

   If you are moving to Dublin for work and do not have children in tow, your priorities are probably a short commute, somewhere to eat and meet people…

   4 min read

3. 3

   Best Dublin suburbs for commuters

   Dublin's rents fall quickly as you move away from the centre, but only some of the cheaper suburbs have a fast, reliable way in. The trick is to pick a…

   4 min read

4. 4

   Dublin areas ranked by rent

   Before you fall in love with a neighbourhood, it helps to know where it sits on the price ladder. This page ranks Dublin's areas from most to least…

   3 min read

5. 5

   Best areas to live in Cork

   Cork is Ireland's second city and, for many people moving for jobs in pharma, tech or at the universities, it is a happier fit than Dublin: smaller…

   3 min read

6. 6

   Best areas to live in Galway

   Galway is small, sociable and sits right on the Atlantic, which is why so many people who move there for the medtech companies, the university or the…

   4 min read

Other sections

• 🧳 Pre-move 8
• ✅ Checklists 4
• 🛂 Visas and permits 7
• 🌍 Moving from 154
• 🐾 Pets 5
• 🪪 Paperwork 7
• 💼 Work and tax 6
• 🛒 Cost of living 8
• 🏠 Accommodation 12
• 💡 Utilities 6
• 🚌 Transportation 9
• 🩺 Healthcare 6
• 🎓 Schooling 6