LikePlace collected 6,808 ratings about life in Ireland in 2011. This index highlights the BEST & WORST of what we found. It shows what we really think of Ireland as a place to live.
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| Law & Order | : 3.9 | /5 |  |
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| Economy & Jobs | : 3.3 | /5 |  |
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| Environment | : 4.1 | /5 |  |
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| Schools | : 4.0 | /5 |  |
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| Local Services | : 3.7 | /5 |  |
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| Sense of Community | : 3.9 | /5 | |
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| Cost of Living | : 3.2 | /5 |  |
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| General Opinion | : 4.0 | /5 | |
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These scores show what people thought about life in Ireland in 2011.
Based on 6,808 ratings, they reveal that we were..
• MOST HAPPY with the quality of our Environment and Schools
• But LEAST HAPPY with the Cost of Living and the Economy.
Next top 3 counties...*
• Co.Sligo = 4.0
• Co.Louth = 3.9
• Co.Cavan = 3.9
Next bottom 3 counties...*
• Co.Dublin = 3.7
• Co.Limerick = 3.7
• Co.Wexford = 3.7
Lettermacaward: "Great place to spend a few days and the locals are friendly even if they do speak in a funny manner (sucking in sound)"
from Anon
Bettystown: "Worst thing is the cheap look of the village - destroyed by FUNTASIA - Dreadful ;-("
from Rumad
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Donegal Town: "You are never alone when in Donegal. I would die anywhere else."
from Martin
Navan: "Consistently rates among the dirtiest large towns in the country, it's developed into a sprawling mess, the hospital is a shambles."
from RT
Letterkenny: "People are open, friendly and approachable. A nice town to live. Decent shops and eating places."
from Lisa
Ashbourne: "Local Gardas' work is awful! They probably rise their asses 2 hours after someone killed you!"
from Gosha
Ardara: "It has the best festival and is located in an area close to beaches, golf courses, fishing and some of the best scenery ever in the whole of Ireland."
from Georgina
Duleek: "Lack of facilities and Squinted windows mentality."
from Anseo
Next top 3 places...*
• Skull = 4.4
• Portmagee = 4.4
• Douglas = 4.3
Next bottom 3 places...*
• Portlaoise = 3.0
• Edenderry = 2.9
• Shannon = 2.9
"I consider myself extremely lucky to live in this place - whether u prefer sailing, fishing, golfing or simply eating out, Carlingford has it all."
from Owen
"Dublin is a microcosm of what's wrong with Ireland."
from Anon
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"Trendy village, beautiful location and lots of things to do. The only real downside of the area is the house prices."
from Sean
"Dublin 1 is without a doubt a completely law-free zone. There is nothing here that is illegal."
from Zombieland
"Hidden gem - off the beaten path, but close to everything - during the weekend very busy and lively."
from Dennis
"As a whole there is not a good standard of living to be had here. Traffic is a huge issue here and theft and crime are a big problem."
from BarnaBees
These scores aggregate many ratings to create a more accurate view of life in our biggest cities.
Dalkey, Co.Dublin: "How do you rate somewhere that is very nice as a place, but is totally let down by its inhabitants."
from Anon
Howth, Co.Dublin: "Never the same after Gaybo attracted in undesirables."
from Anon
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Cork City, Co.Cork: "The only thing Cork lacks is the pretentiousness of Dublin."
from Donald
Carrickfergus, Co.Antrim: "Too many fundamental bible bashing christians calling door to door trying to save you."
from Free thinker
Lucan, Co.Dublin: "Where does it begin? Where does it end? Nobody knows, or really wants to know. Estate after Estate. And it's claim to fame? John and Edward!"
from Bifo
Ballyjamesduff, Co.Cavan: "A wonderful place more characters per hectare than anywhere else in the world."
from Tonyled
James St, Dublin City: "Well, it's great! Aside, that is, from the hordes of muttering and shouty alcoholics and gangs of gangs of kids throwing things at passing traffic."
from HumanBean
Drogheda, Co.Louth: "The Calcutta of Co. Louth."
from Balls
Bailieborough, Co.Cavan: "If they gave the world an Enema, Baileborough would be where it was inserted :)"
from Tony
Kilnaleck, Co.Cavan: "Nothing dont go there unless you love the smell of mushroom compost."
from TLed
Ballingarry, Co.Tipperary: "Wicked rough , went on holiday there once and the little cheese eaters robbed my shoes and socks..."
from T.Purcell
Killinaskully, Co.Tipperary: "Jah, zis area is very nice. I moved here some years ago from Germany. Ze people, they are good, but very lazy. Not like the fatherland."
from Deiter
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