updates | April 03, 2026

How many Irish counties begin with the letter D?

List of counties

CountyProvince
DonegalUlster
DownUlster
DublinLeinster
Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLeinster

What are the 5 smallest counties in Ireland?

The largest county in Northern Ireland is county Tyrone, at 3,155 km². The smallest county in Ireland is county Louth, which is just 820 km² in area – 9 times smaller than county Cork. The next smallest is county Carlow, which is 896 km². The smallest county in Northern Ireland is county Armagh, at 1,254 km².

What are the 9 counties of Ulster?

Ulster

Ulster Ulaidh (Irish) Ulstèr (Scots)
Sovereign statesUnited Kingdom Republic of Ireland
CountiesAntrim (UK) Armagh (UK) Cavan (ROI) Donegal (ROI) Down (UK) Fermanagh (UK) Londonderry (UK) Monaghan (ROI) Tyrone (UK)
Government
• MEPs1 Sinn Féin MEP 2 Fine Gael MEPs 1 Independent MEP

What is a person from Limerick called?

Limerick — The Treaty County The name refers to the Treaty of Limerick, 1691 which ended the siege of Limerick. Residents are called the Shannonsiders.

What is Southern Ireland called?

As well as “Ireland”, “Éire” or “the Republic of Ireland”, the state is also referred to as “the Republic”, “Southern Ireland” or “the South”. In an Irish republican context it is often referred to as “the Free State” or “the 26 Counties”.

What is Ireland’s biggest county?

Cork
List of Irish counties by area

RankCountyArea (km²)
1Cork7,500
2Galway6,149
3Mayo5,586
4Donegal4,861

Do Northern Irish consider themselves Irish?

Most people of Protestant background consider themselves British, while a majority of people of Catholic background consider themselves Irish….National identity.

National IdentityRespondents
Northern Irish533,085
Irish513,390
English, Scottish or Welsh29,187
Other61,884

What is Feeking?

Verb, to feek. ‘He’s feeking that one alright. ‘

Is Southern Ireland correct?

Southern Ireland (1921–22) It was established under the Government of Ireland Act 1920 on 3 May 1921. Southern Ireland was superseded in law on 6 December 1922 by the establishment of the Irish Free State. The term Southern Ireland does not have any official status today.

What is the richest part of Ireland?

The highest concentration of property millionaires is in Dalkey with 643, followed by Ranelagh (305) and Ballsbridge (235). House prices are growing by 3.5 per cent year-on-year and in 2020. By location, the most expensive markets are all in Dublin.