Cities in Ireland

This is a list of the cities in Ireland, referring to those with a city charter. Cities are arranged in terms of traditional importance.

Republic of Ireland

• Dublin - (1171) (capital)
• Cork - (1172)
• Limerick - (1197)
• Galway - (1484)
• Waterford - (1171)
• Kilkenny - (1609) †

† Kilkenny is not a county borough, all other cities are.

Northern Ireland

• Belfast - (1888) (capital)
• Derry (1613)
• Armagh - (1994 - although as the site of a Bishopric was considered a city long before)
• Newry (2002) ‡
• Lisburn (2002) ‡

‡ Granted a charter for the Queen's Golden Jubilee.

See also

• List of cities
  • List of cities in the United Kingdom
• List of Ireland-related topics
  • List of towns in Northern Ireland
  • List of towns in the Republic of Ireland

External link

Map of Ireland showing administrative divisions