Ireland route: Dublin, Cork and Galway by road
The route covers the three largest cities in Ireland: Dublin, Cork and Galway. It is a path through different regions of the country, where you can compare the cost of housing, the local mentality and living conditions for both local Irish and expats.
- Distance
- 377.7 km
- Mode
- Places
- Start
- Dublin
- End
- Galway
- Stops
- 3
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Dublin — Major city, IT hub, housing and lifestyle overview.
- Cork — Second largest city, housing and cost of living.
- Galway — Coastal city with distinct character and housing market.
Useful for your trip
- Timing
- Plan your days with flexibility: Ireland has constant rain that can significantly affect your daily plans
- Food
- In pubs in Ireland, they do not clean up after themselves trays and do not take out dishes after meals - this is part of the local culture
- Avoid
- Get ready for mold indoors: due to constant humidity and rain, mold is found in almost every house and apartment
- Transport
- Look out for underrated places on the west coast, such as Kilkee Cliffs in County Clare on the Wild Atlantic Way
- Tip
- In the west of the country (Galway, Kerry) they speak Gaelic – this is the national language of Ireland, but most communicate in English
- Save money
- Mobile communication in Ireland is one of the cheapest in Europe: full unlimited can be obtained for 10-15 euros per month
- Where to stay
- Rental prices in Dublin, Cork and Galway are high - even working for an IT company, you can hardly afford to pay rent
- Tip
- In pubs in Ireland, a stranger will often talk to you first, treat you to a beer, and tell you about their family – it's part of the local social culture
- Transport
- In Dublin Docks (former fishing ports) there are offices of the largest IT companies: Google, Meta, Apple, LinkedIn, Microsoft, Salesforce, JPMorgan
Video on this route
Ireland: What are they up to when no one's looking?