About average today — and pulling ahead of the national trend.
↑ Unemployment fell just 1 points — lagging the national fall↑ Third-level education up 9 points — faster than nationally↑ Population grew 72.5% — well above the national 8%↑ Prices up 5.7%
Sale prices from the Property Price Register (rolling 24 months). Quality of Life averages seven equal-weighted dimensions from 40+ metrics across 13 public datasets (CSO census + SAPS, Garda crime, SEAI, EPA, DES schools, GTFS). Population is CSO Census 2022; the “on the up” trajectory compares 2016→2022. Figures refresh daily · an area assessment, not advice on a specific property. Updated 2026.