Place profile · Laghy, Co. Donegal

Is Laghy a good place to live?

Laghy is moving with the market.

Below average today — tracking the national trend — no strong local tailwind or headwind.

Unemployment fell 12% → 9%, in line with nationally Third-level education up 8 points — faster than nationally Population fell 77.8% since 2016 Prices up 232.9%

Where Laghy sits.

Co. Donegal · 2 bus stops · no rail.

170 min
drive to Galway

Ranked #2 in Donegal for quality of life.

57/100
#93 nationally
Affordability100
Family & community83
Environment74
Safety71
Local economy28
Transport & services22
Schools & education20

Homes sell for €75,750.

€55,375€96,125
↑ +232.9%0% new-build2 sales / 2yr

Affordable for its access.

100/100
Affordability score

Good for families.

83/100
Family & community score

Clean, green surrounds.

74/100
Environment score

The community here.

176 people, down 77.8% since 2016.

Who lives here.

25%
third-level
31%
professional
10.4%
unemployment
Affluence: disadvantaged

Mostly owner-occupied.

80.8% own10.4% rent6.5% social

The honest trade-offs.

Transport & services 22/100 Schools & education 20/100

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.