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Ireland for digital nomads: 4 cities compared (2026)

Ireland has 4 cities in the dataset. Galway scores highest under balanced weights at 67/100. Ireland has no digital-nomad visa.

Dataset 2026.10.7. How scoring works.

Best city
Galway · 67/100
Cheapest city
Galway · $2,882/month
Fastest internet
Limerick · 53.6 Mbps
Nomad visa
none
US passport
90 days visa-free
EU passport
freedom of movement

Cities in Ireland, ranked

Balanced weights, every factor equal. Open a city for the full breakdown with sources, or rank them with your own weights.

#CityScoreCost/moInternetComfortable monthsKnown for
1
67
Galway
Ireland's west-coast festival and pub town
67$2,88249.1 Mbps2/12Pubs and trad music · Arts festival
2
67
Dublin
English-speaking EU capital with a tech cluster
67$3,48834.2 Mbps1/12EU tech headquarters · Pubs and literature
3
66
Cork
Ireland's second city with a food-market heart
66$2,97553.5 Mbps0/12English Market · Pharma and tech jobs
4
65
Limerick
Ireland's third city, a cheaper base on the Shannon
65$3,43353.6 Mbps1/12King John's Castle · Munster rugby

* national estimate

National figures shared by every city

These come from country-level sources and apply to every city in Ireland; city pages add the local numbers.

FigureValueSource
Homicide rate0.7 per 100,000 peopleVictims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2024
Political stability79 (percentile, World Bank WGI)Worldwide Governance Indicators — Political Stability and Absence of Violence (score 0–100), 2025
Health coverage index82 (WHO UHC index, 0–100)UHC service coverage index, 2023
Life expectancy81.6 yearsLife expectancy at birth (years), both sexes, 2021
Human Development Index0.949Human Development Index (HDR 2025, HDI 2023), 2023
English proficiencynativeEF English Proficiency Index 2024 (band), 2024
StarlinkavailableStarlink availability map, 2026-10

Visas and entry

What three common passports get at the border, from the passport index. Pick your own passport on the ranker for the full picture.

PassportEntry rule
US passport90 days visa-free
EU passportfreedom of movement
UK passportfreedom of movement

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No long-stay guide for Ireland yet. Entry rules above are for short visits.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ireland good for digital nomads?
Galway scores 67/100 under balanced weights, which ranks it 298 of 1,000 cities in the dataset. Ireland's 4 cities average 66.3/100. Strongest factors in Galway: quality of life and air quality; weakest: climate.
What is the cheapest city in Ireland for a remote worker?
Galway, at about $2,882 a month for one person including rent (Cost of Living Global 2026 (city rows), 2026-07). Dublin is the most expensive city-priced option at $3,488.
Does Ireland have a digital nomad visa?
Not according to the sources the dataset uses. Short visits follow the entry rules for your passport.
How long can a US, EU or UK citizen stay in Ireland without a visa?
US passport: 90 days visa-free. EU passport (Germany as reference): freedom of movement. UK passport: freedom of movement. Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02.
Which city in Ireland has the fastest internet?
Limerick, with a measured median download of 53.6 Mbps (M-Lab, 2024). Measured speeds run below advertised plans everywhere; 40 Mbps measured is already good.
How safe is Ireland?
Ireland records 0.7 homicides per 100,000 people (Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2024) and sits at the 79th percentile for political stability (World Bank WGI, 2025). These are national figures; city pages note local caveats.

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