Is Clifden cheaper than Kilkenny?

Yes. The median sale price in Clifden over the last 12 months was €295,000, against €322,000 in Kilkenny (Property Price Register).

Is Clifden or Kilkenny safer?

Clifden scores higher on safety — 67/100 vs 65/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.

Which is better for buy-to-let, Clifden or Kilkenny?

Clifden has the stronger gross rental yield — 7.0% vs 4.8% — though net returns depend on price, condition and tenancy regulation.

Clifden vs Kilkenny: Which Is Better to Live In? (2026)

The verdict

Clifden is the cheaper of the two — a median €295,000 against Kilkenny's €322,000 (9% lower). Clifden has the stronger safety score (67/100 vs 65/100); on the other facets the two are closely matched.

Clifden vs Kilkenny: common questions

Is Clifden cheaper than Kilkenny?: Yes. The median sale price in Clifden over the last 12 months was €295,000, against €322,000 in Kilkenny (Property Price Register).
Is Clifden or Kilkenny safer?: Clifden scores higher on safety — 67/100 vs 65/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.
Which is better for buy-to-let, Clifden or Kilkenny?: Clifden has the stronger gross rental yield — 7.0% vs 4.8% — though net returns depend on price, condition and tenancy regulation.

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Methodology

Sale prices, premiums and days-to-sale are computed from the Property Price Register (rolling 12 months) matched to original listing prices. Safety scores derive from Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents; education and profile figures from CSO census small-area data. The Quality of Life composite averages six equally-weighted dimensions built from 40+ metrics across 13 public datasets. Figures refresh daily; both areas are scoped to their Eircode routing key (H71 and R95).