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Ireland

Regions of Ireland

Discover the cultural and geographical diversity of Ireland through its 4 unique regions

4 regions
16 cities
5.1M inhabitants
2 UNESCO

Overall Statistics

Consolidated data across all regions

93
Average Tourism Index
16
Cities
5.1M
inhabitants
2
UNESCO

Explore the Regions

Each region has its own personality, traditions and unique landscapes

4 regions found

IE-L
98

Leinster

Capital: Dublin

19,801 km²
2.9M
Oceanic

Attractions

Guinness StorehouseTrinity College & Book of KellsGlendalough Monastic Site+2

Cities (4)

Dublin, Kilkenny, Wexford +1 more

1 UNESCO sites
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IE-M
97

Munster

Capital: Cork

24,675 km²
1.4M
Oceanic

Attractions

Cliffs of MoherRing of KerryRock of Cashel+2

Cities (4)

Cork, Limerick, Waterford +1 more

1 UNESCO sites
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IE-C
93

Connacht

Capital: Galway

17,788 km²
589K
Oceanic

Attractions

Galway City's Latin QuarterConnemara National ParkAran Islands+2

Cities (4)

Galway, Sligo, Castlebar +1 more

No UNESCO sites
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IE-U
85

Ulster (part of ROI)

Capital: Letterkenny

8,012 km²
327K
Oceanic

Attractions

Slieve League CliffsGlenveagh National ParkFanad Head Lighthouse+1

Cities (4)

Letterkenny, Cavan, Monaghan +1 more

No UNESCO sites
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