Moving to Ireland – Province Guide

If you already live in Ireland then you know what a wonderful selection of places you could choose from to call home.

Each province of Ireland is unique and enchanting in its own way, each offering a wonderful quality of life in truly beautiful surroundings.

For people who are unfamiliar with what the other provinces in Ireland have to offer you, then here is our guide to the provinces you could soon be calling home.

We have included the local moving costs to help you set your moving budget, and if you are moving from anywhere in the UK to Ireland then just request a free moving cost estimate quote from a reputable removal company using this form.

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Home Moving Guide to the Provinces of Ireland

Ireland has four provinces, each with its own counties.

Leinster: Leinster is in the east part of the island and includes the counties of Carlow, Dublin, Wexford, Wicklow, Louth, Kildare, Meath, Westmeath, Kilkenny, Laois, Offaly, and Longford.

Munster: Munster is in the south part of the island and includes the counties of Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary, and Waterford.

Connacht: Connaught is in the western part of the island and includes the counties of Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Roscommon, and Sligo.

Ulster: Ulster is in the north part of the island and includes the counties of Cavan, Donegal, and Monaghan.

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Moving to Leinster Province

Leinster is the most populated province in Ireland, with the largest city in the Province being Dublin with a population of over 1.3 million people.

Bordered by the peninsula of the Howth and the River Iffley to the north and by the beautiful Slieve Bloom Mountains to the West.

Amongst the highlights of Leinster Province are Dublin City, Kilkenny Castle, the Wicklow Mountains, and Howth Castle.

Average Moving Costs to Leinster Province

These are the average moving costs when hiring a removal company to move you to Leinster:

• 1 bedroom local moves within Leinster €275-€400
• 2-3 bedroom local moves within Leinster €360-€565
• 1 bedroom moves from Munster to Leinster €345-€570
• 2-3 bedroom moves from Munster to Leinster €350-€715
• 1 bedroom moves from Connaught to Leinster €335-€425
• 2-3 bedroom moves from Connaught to Leinster €350-€605
• 1 bedroom moves from Ulster to Leinster €280-€600
• 2-3 bedroom moves from Ulster to Leinster €315-€635

Average Packing Costs For a Home Move In Leinster

• 1 bed €225
• 2 bed €275
• 3 bed €350
• 4 bed €450

Top 10 Schools in Leinster

According to a survey by the Sunday Times, reproduced in part on the www.schooldays.ie website (where you will find lots of useful information on schools in Ireland), these are the top 10 schools in Leinster:

• St. Gerard’s School, Bray, Co. Wicklow   
• Gaelcholaiste na Mara, Arklow, Co. Wicklow      
• Our Lady’s Bower, Athlone, Co. Westmeath       
• Clongowes Wood College, Clane, Co. Kildare      
• Newbridge College, Newbridge, Co. Kildare
• Kilkenny College, Castlecomer Rd, Kilkenny
• Loreto Secondary School, Granges Rd., Kilkenny              
• Colaiste Naomh Mhuire, Naas, Kildare  
• Maynooth Post Primary School, Maynooth, Co. Kildare 
• Loreto Secondary School, Spawell Rd, Co Wexford          

Moving to County Carlow

County Carlow is considered one of the most rural counties of Leinster with much of the land covered by agricultural farming.

It is the smallest inland county in Ireland and is considered a haven for outdoor enthusiasts with an abundance of outdoor activities including fishing, hiking, cycling, and golf. 

Just one hour from the ports of Dublin and Rosslare, being on the main Dublin train line, excellent local bus services, and a great road infrastructure, County Carlow is well connected to most parts of Ireland.

Major employment sectors in County Carlow are agriculture and manufacturing with food, electronics, IT, and crafts featuring heavily.

Parts of Carlow however are within easy commuting distance of Dublin making this a popular county for people looking for the best of both worlds.

Popular destinations for people relocating to County Carlow are Carlow, Tullow, Borris, and Bagenalstown.

• The average weekly wage in County Carlow is €633 per week.
• The average property price in County Carlow is €175,000
• The crime rating for County Carlow is 7 (1 being high, 21 being low)

Moving to County Kildare

County Kildare is another area popular with commuters who travel into Dublin each day.

Kildare offers its residents some beautiful countryside including the Bog of Allen, the Curragh, as well as Barrow and Liffey rivers.

There are three horse racing courses here, and County Kildare is the home of the National Stud, as well as many excellent local equestrian centres, making County Kildare a magnet for equestrians.

For golfers, there are some world-class courses, and if you enjoy messing about on the river, then County Kildare is definitely for you.

As well as the equestrian industry, there is a robust computer and IT employment sector here.

The most popular places to relocate to in County Kildare are Kildare, Athy, Kildare, Newbridge, Leixlip, Cellbridge, and Maynooth.

• The average property price in County Kildare is €255,967
• The average weekly wage in County Kildare is €793 per week.
• The crime rating for County Kildare is 10 (1 being high, 21 being low)

Moving to County Kilkenny

County Kilkenny in the South East of Ireland is home to the famous castle of the same name, and a legend-filled, limestone landscape of an enchanting county.

You’ll certainly find plenty of things to occupy you in your free time here, including Kilkenny Castle, Saint Canice’s Cathedral, and Jerpoint Abbey.

There are many local golf courses including two world-class courses. Watersports and horse riding are also popular pastimes here.

County Kilkenny is well connected to Dublin via the road and rail network, there are excellent local bus services, and Waterford Airport can get you to Dublin Airport for onward connections to International flights.

The major employment sectors in County Kilkenny are agriculture, food processing, engineering, and service industries, and there is also a thriving crafts industry here.

The most popular places for people to relocate to in County Kilkenny are Kilkenny, Callan, Thomastown, Graiguenamanagh, and Castlecomer.

• The average weekly wage in County Kilkenny is €683 per week.
• The average property price in County Kilkenny is €174,207
• The crime rating for County Kilkenny is 7 (1 being high, 21 being low)

Moving to County Laois

County Laois is a fine place to live if you like the great outdoors, there are some wonderful hiking, cycling, angling, horse riding, and golf opportunities in this beautiful county.

County Laois is popular with commuters because of the easy road and rail links, as well as great local bus services.

For International flights, the nearest airport is in Dublin, whilst Dun Laoghaire in County Dublin has regular ferry services.

The most popular towns to move to in County Laois are Port Laoise, Rathdowney, Portarlington, Abbeyleix, Stradbally, Mountmellick, and Mountrath.

• The average weekly wage in County Laois is €686 per week.
• The average property price in County Laois is €140,763
• The crime rating for County Laois is 11 (1 being high, 21 being low)

Moving to County Longford

County Longford attracts watersport enthusiasts from all over Ireland.

Despite the county’s small size lakes and rivers are abundant offering some wonderful angling and boating opportunities.

County Longford is steeped in history and culture with many annual festivals and exhibitions as well as many interesting places to visit.

Just an hour from Dublin with regular train services and easy road access, Longford is popular with commuters.

There is a local airport in County Longford, whilst Dublin Airport offers international flights.

Manufacturing, the services sector, and engineering all feature heavily in the local employment market.

The most popular places for people to relocate to in County Longford are Longford Town, Granard, Ardagh, Lanesborough, Edggeworthstown, and Ballymohan.

• The average weekly wage in County Longford is €615 per week.
• The average property price in County Longford is €80,357
• The crime rating for County Longford is 21 (1 being high, 21 being low)

Moving to County Louth

County Louth is the smallest county in the whole of Ireland and is conveniently situated between Belfast and Dublin.

The county is full of historical sites including those found at Carlingford, Monasterboice, and Mellifont.

Whether you want to play golf at one of the 10 golf courses, visit the excellent beaches, go cycling, fishing, or walking, there is plenty to do in County Louth.

Engineering, IT, food and drink production, as well as many international businesses being drawn to the excellent infrastructure of County Louth, means that this area has become one of the industrial centres of Ireland.

The most popular areas for people to move home to in County Louth are Dundalk, Drogheda, Carlingford, and Ardee.

• The average weekly wage in County Louth is €671 per week.
• The average property price in County Louth is €155,300
• The crime rating for County Louth is 4 (1 being high, 21 being low)

Moving to County Meath

County Meath is west of Dublin and is very popular with commuters, being just 30 minutes from Dublin Airport.

There is easy road access to Dublin, Belfast, Sligo, and Galway, as well as regular train and bus services throughout the county.

The villages and towns nearest the border with Dublin are obviously the most popular commuter towns, and the most popular places for people to move to in County Meath include Navan, Trim, Oldcastle, Ashbourne, Dunboyne, Kells, and Dunshaughlin.

Aside from the beautiful coastline and beaches here, you will find excellent fishing, horse riding, and golfing facilities.

Tourism, Lead and Zinc mining, engineering, manufacturing, and farming industries are all major employment sectors in County Meath.

• The average weekly wage in County Meath is €761 per week.
• The average property price in County Meath is €229,314
• The crime rating for County Meath is 16 (1 being high, 21 being low)

Moving to County Offaly

County Offaly is home to one of the largest boglands in Western Europe and has an abundance of birds and wildlife.

There are some beautiful mountains to explore at Sleive Bloom, whilst golfers are spoilt for choice with a number of excellent courses to play.

Fishing and watersports also feature heavily in people’s outdoor pursuits in County Offaly.

County Offaly is the historic home of Barrack Obama.

Agriculture, engineering, and manufacturing feature heavily in the local job market.

The most popular places to move to in County Offaly are Tullamore, Edenberry, Birr, Clara, and Banagher.

• The average weekly wage in County Offaly is €650 per week.
• The average property price in County Offaly is €118,829
• The crime rating for County Offaly is 11 (1 being high, 21 being low)

Moving to County Westmeath

County Westmeath is where you will find Belvedere House, Athlone Castle, Multyfarnham Franciscan Abbey, and also the famous Lough Ree Monster!

County Wexford offers its residents some of the best golfing and equestrian centres in Ireland, as well as some of the finest angling to be had anywhere.

Agriculture and manufacturing across a large number of disciplines provide the major employment sectors in County Westmeath.

Perfectly situated in the centre of Ireland, County Westmeath is just an hour’s drive from Dublin where the nearest international airport and port are located.

The most popular towns to move to in County Westmeath are Mullingar, Moate, Castlepollard, Athlone, Kilbeggan, Rochfordbridge, and Kinnegad.

• The average weekly wage in County Westmeath is €678 per week.
• The average property price in County Westmeath is €122,146
• The crime rating for County Westmeath is 6 (1 being high, 21 being low)

Moving to County Wexford

County Wexford is known as the ‘Model County’, a nickname earned from the times when many agricultural experiments were made in this county which went on to transform the way of farming throughout Ireland.

Just north of Wexford town is the Irish National Heritage Park with the brightly coloured medieval high cross, which is one of the highlights of this historical and beautiful area of Ireland.

County Wexford has some stunningly beautiful coastline with a number of blue flag beaches.

Golfers, horse riders, anglers, and culture seekers will all find plenty of attractions within County Wexford.

There is excellent infrastructure including Rosslare ferry port, main roads to Dublin and the rest of Ireland, rail services to Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, and Cork, and Waterford Airport is just an hour away for flights to the UK.

Engineering, manufacturing, port and service industries are important employment sectors in County Wexford.

The most popular places to move to in County Wexford are Rosslare, Wexford Town, New Ross, Enniscorthy, and Gorey.

• The average weekly wage in County Wexford is €616 per week.
• The average property price in County Wexford is €140,364
• The crime rating for County Wexford is 8 (1 being high, 21 being low)

Moving to County Wicklow

County Wicklow is just 12 miles south of Dublin and is very popular with commuters.

The most popular places to move to in County Wicklow include Bray, Greystones, Arklow, Wicklow Town, and Blessington.

County Wicklow is a stunningly beautiful county with many attractions to keep you occupied in your spare time including Glendalough Monastic Site, Powerscourt Estate and waterfall, the Goal in Wicklow Town, the Wicklow Mountains, Mount Usher Gardens, and the incredible Wicklow Way.

Manufacturing, agriculture, and tourism are the biggest employment sectors in County Wicklow.

• The average weekly wage in County Wicklow is €764 per week.
• The average property price in County Wicklow is €315,564
• The crime rating for County Wicklow is 5 (1 being high, 21 being low)

Moving to County Dublin

County Dublin is the hub of Ireland and where about 30% of the population of Ireland live, and within the city of Dublin especially.

Many people come to work and live here, but the high prices of Dublin are not for the faint-hearted.

Dublin is the transport hub of Ireland and is home to Dublin Airport, Dublin Port, Dun Laoghaire Port, and the two train stations Dublin Connolly and Dublin Heuston.

In terms of employment, County Dublin offers everything from sea angling from coastal villages to any number of national and international employment sectors.

Other popular places for people to move to in County Dublin are Tallaght, Blanchardstown, Swords, Dun Laoghaire, Balbriggan, and Malahide.

• The average weekly wage in County Dublin is €847 per week
• The average property price in County Dublin is €320,237
• The crime rating for County Dublin is 1 (1 being high, 21 being low)

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Moving to Munster Province

Munster is a lush and green county, from the stunning hillside vistas of County Clare to the beautiful coast of West Cork.

Munster Province is also where you will find the world-famous Ring of Kerry.

Limerick and Cork are the two major areas of employment within the Province, and Cork City enjoys a cost of living that is 30% less than the City of Dublin.

Shannon Airport hosts the island’s main industrial park with over 120 businesses employing about 7,500 people.

Tourism is a major employment sector in Munster Province.

Munster has excellent transport links with Shannon International Airport in County Clare, a frequent rail service to many major towns, and a good road network servicing Limerick, Galway, and Tipperary.

These are the average moving costs when hiring a removal company to move you to Munster:

• 1 bedroom Local moves within Munster €275-€400
• 2-3 bedroom local moves within Munster €360-€565
• 1 bedroom moves from Leinster to Munster €345-€570
• 2-3 bedroom moves from Leinster to Munster €350-€715
• 1 bedroom moves from Connaught to Munster €365-€590
• 2-3 bedroom moves from Connaught to Munster €390-€725
• 1 bedroom moves from Ulster to Munster €465-€660
• 2-3 bedroom moves from Ulster to Munster €510-€815

Average Packing Costs For a Home Move in Munster

• 1 bed €225
• 2 bed €275
• 3 bed €350
• 4 bed €450

Top 10 Schools in Munster

According to a survey by the Sunday Times, reproduced in part on the www.schooldays.ie website (where you will find lots of useful information on schools in Ireland), these are the top 10 schools in Munster:

• Laurel Hill Colaiste FCJ, Sth Circular Rd., Limerick
• Glenstal Abbey School, Murroe, Co. Limerick
• Ardscoil Ris, Nth Circular Rd., Limerick
• Gaelcholaiste Luimnigh, Limerick
• Ursuline Secondary School, Thurles, Co. Tipperary
• Crescent College Comprehensive, Dooradoyle, Limerick               
• Cistercian College, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary
• Colaiste Ide, Dingle, Co. Kerry   
• St. Mary’s Secondary School, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary
• Rockwell College, Cashel, Co. Tipperary

Moving to County Clare

County Clare has much to offer people who are looking to relocate here.

From plentiful employment, some world-class golf courses, good transport connection to the rest of Ireland and indeed the world, plenty of local history, and some stunning countryside.

The most popular towns for people to move to in County Clare include Ennis, Shannon Town, Kilkee, Killaloe, and Kilrush.

• The average weekly wage in County Clare is €701 per week
• The average property price in County Clare is €133,215
• The crime rating for County Clare is 18 (1 being high, 21 being low)

Moving to County Cork

County Cork, in the south of Ireland, is the largest of all Irelands Counties. County Cork is rich in agriculture and forestry, and despite its size, is sparsely populated with over a quarter of all people in the county living in Cork City.

Other places popular for home movers include Bantry, Bandon, Midleton, Macroom, Skibbereen, Clonakilty, Carrigaline, Kinsale, and Mallow.

• The average weekly wage in County Cork is €740 per week
• The average property price in County Cork is €205,445
• The crime rating for County Cork is 9 (1 being high, 21 being low)

Moving to County Kerry

County Kerry in the South West of Ireland offers much to people looking to relocate here.

It is a county that draws many many tourists due to its wide range of leisure facilities and activities, including world-class golf courses, watersports, and hiking.

County Kerry is rich in Irish tradition and many areas speak the traditional Irish language.

About a quarter of the population of County Kerry is employed in agriculture and food production, tourism, and the service sector are also major employment sectors.

 The main towns that people relocate to in County Kerry include Kerry, Killarney, Dingle, Kenmare, Listowel, Sneem, Waterville, Farrenfore, and Fenit.

• The average weekly wage in County Kerry is €609 per week
• The average property price in County Kerry is €146,480
• The crime rating for County Kerry is 14 (1 being high, 21 being low)

Moving to County Limerick

County Limerick is in the southwest and is a particularly scenic part of Ireland.

Tourism, agriculture, engineering, food production, and automotive parts are important employment sectors in County Limerick.

The National Technology Park houses over 90 businesses employing over 3,000 people and has many international companies based there.

The most popular places in County Limerick for people to relocate to include Limerick City, Kilmallock, Newcastle West, Rathkeale, and Abbeykeale.

• The average weekly wage in County Limerick is €708 per week
• The average property price in County Limerick is €148,138
• The crime rating for County Limerick is 2 (1 being high, 21 being low)

Moving to County Tipperary

County Tipperary is the largest inland county in Ireland and is a county steeped in history and culture.

Tourism, food and drink manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and electronics are all major employers in County Tipperary.

The county has good transport links with easy access to Shannon, Waterford, and Cork Airports, there are regular bus services throughout the county, as well as trains, with the main station being near Tipperary.

Good roads connect the county to Dublin. 

The most popular towns that people relocate to in County Tipperary are Tipperary, Cahir, Nenagh, Clonmel, Carrick-on-Suir, Roscrea, Templemore, Cashel, and Thurles.

• The average weekly wage in County Tipperary is €655 per week
• The average property price in County Tipperary is €129,473
• The crime rating for County Tipperary is 17 (1 being high, 21 being low)

Moving to County Waterford

County Waterford is in the southwest of Ireland and is famous for Waterford Crystal which draws many tourists and visitors to this beautiful county.

Whether you like to play golf, walk in the mountains, or stroll along dramatic coastlines, County Waterford will give you plenty of opportunities to do so.

Tourism, food production, engineering, retail, and business services are all major employment sectors within the county.

The most popular places to relocate to in County Waterford are Waterford City, Dungarvan, Ardmore, Dunmore East, Tramore, Lismore, and Cappoquin.

• The average weekly wage in County Waterford is €662 per week
• The average property price in County Waterford is €136,566
• The crime rating for County Waterford is 3 (1 being high, 21 being low)

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Moving to Connacht Province

Connacht province is one of the most sparsely populated provinces in Ireland, lying on the Atlantic coast in the west of the island.

It is a stunningly beautiful province that includes the magnificent mountains of Connemara.

Much of Connacht is rich in history and culture and many areas still speak the traditional Irish language.

These are the average moving costs when hiring a removal company to move you to Connaught:

• 1 bedroom Local moves within Connaught €285-€410
• 2-3 bedroom local moves within Connaught €370-€575
• 1 bedroom moves from Munster to Connaught €365-€590
• 2-3 bedroom moves from Munster to Connaught €390-€725
• 1 bedroom moves from Leinster to Connaught €335-€425
• 2-3 bedroom moves from Leinster to Connaught €350-€605
• 1 bedroom moves from Ulster to Connaught €310-€620
• 2-3 bedroom moves from Ulster to Connaught €385-€695

Average Packing Costs For a Home Move in Connaught

• 1 bed €225
• 2 bed €275
• 3 bed €350
• 4 bed €450

Top 10 Schools in Connacht

According to a survey by the Sunday Times, reproduced in part on the www.schooldays.ie website (where you will find lots of useful information on schools in Ireland), these are the top 10 schools in Connacht:

• Jesus & Mary Secondary School, Salthill, Galway               
• Colaiste na Coiribe, Tuam Road, Galway
• Colaiste Iognaid SJ, Sea Road, Galway    
• Colaiste Ghobnait, Inis Oirr, Aran Islands, Galway             
• St. Joseph’s College, Nun’s Island, Galway           
• St. Joseph’s Secondary School, Castlebar, Co. Mayo        
• St. Gerald’s College, Castlebar, Co. Mayo             
• Presentation College, Athenry, Co. Galway         
• Dominican College, Taylor’s Hill, Galway
• Scoil Mhuire gan Smal, Roscommon

Moving to County Galway

County Galway is on the Atlantic coast in the west of Ireland and is the second-largest county in Ireland.

The university city of Galway is the economic hub of the region where the major employment sectors are tourism, agriculture, manufacturing, and IT.

The cost of living in Galway is 30% cheaper than in Dublin City but is a city with much to offer its residents.

The most popular places for people to relocate to in County Galway are Galway City, Kinvara, Athenry, Gort, Tuam, Clifden, Ballinasloe, and Ougherard.

• The average weekly wage in County Galway is €702 per week
• The average property price in County Galway is €172,273
•  The crime rating for County Galway is 13 (1 being high, 21 being low)

Moving to County Leitrim

County Leitrim is steeped in tradition and has a fine heritage that is kept alive by many local events and festivals.

The many rivers and glens attract anglers, cyclists, and hill walkers to this beautiful county.

The development of commercial forestry here supports the many furniture makers that are based here, whilst food production, engineering, and a growing IT sector all offer employment.

Travel to other parts of the island is easy, and Dublin and Belfast are easily accessible via roads and trains, whilst the international airports of Dublin and Belfast are within easy reach.

The most popular locations for people to relocate to in County Leitrim are Carrick-on-Shannon, Carrigallen, Mohill, Drumshanbo, Ballinamore, and Manorhamilton.

• The average weekly wage in County Leitrim is €625 per week
• The average property price in County Leitrim is €91,608
• The crime rating for County Leitrim is 15 (1 being high, 21 being low)

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Moving to County Mayo

County Mayo is the third-largest county in Ireland and is an incredibly beautiful place to live with mountains, lakes, open moors, and sandy beaches.

Agriculture provides the bulk of employment in County Mayo whilst engineering, manufacturing, and tourism are all important employment sectors too.

Knock International Airport offers regular flights to London, Birmingham, Manchester, and parts of Europe.

Popular places for people to relocate to in County Mayo are Castlebar, Ballina, Ballinrobe, Westport, Charlestown, Claremorris, Swinford, and Ballyhaunis.

• The average weekly wage in County Mayo is €629 per week
• The average property price in County Mayo is €115,742
• The crime rating for County Mayo is 20 (1 being high, 21 being low)

Moving to County Roscommon

County Roscommon is an unspoiled region of Ireland offering you a relaxed and peaceful environment in which to live.

This county is a haven for watersports and outdoor enthusiasts with an abundance of waterways, forests, lakes, and forests.

Lough Key Forest Park with its castle, medieval priory, forest, and lakes is a particularly enchanting place to spend your leisure time.

Food manufacturing, agricultural engineering, and an emerging tourism industry are the largest employment sectors in County Roscommon.

There are regular train services from County Roscommon with services to Dublin, there is a good bus network throughout the county whilst Knock, Galway, and Sligo Airports are all easily accessible.

Popular towns for people to relocate to in County Roscommon are Roscommon, Castlerea, Elphin, Boyle, Tulsk, Strokestown, and Hodson Bay.

• The average weekly wage in County Roscommon is €654 per week
• The average property price in County Roscommon is €88,317
• The crime rating for County Roscommon is 21 (1 being high, 21 being low)

Moving to County Sligo

County Sligo is a beautiful and unspoiled county on the North West coast of Ireland.

Steeped in history and culture, with a landscape of mountains, lakes, and beaches offering outdoor enthusiasts a huge array of activities to enjoy including golf, watersports, angling, cycling, and hiking.

County Sligo has good infrastructure with major roads connecting it to Belfast, Dublin, Limerick, and Galway.

The local airport at Strandhill offers domestic flights to Dublin, whilst Belfast and Dublin Airports offer international flights.

Regular train services operate to many parts of Ireland from County Sligo and regular buses connect all parts of the county and Ireland.

Engineering, retail, and farming are the biggest employment sectors in County Sligo.

The most popular places to relocate to in County Sligo are Sligo Town, Enniscrone, Grange, Tubbercurry, Ballymote, and Collooney.

• The average weekly wage in County Sligo is €658 per week
• The average property price in County Sligo is €128,637
• The crime rating for County Sligo is 21 (1 being high, 21 being low)

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Moving to Ulster Province, Ireland

The most northerly of the provinces of Ireland is Ulster, with some wonderful scenery comprising of mountains and lakes.

These are the average moving costs when hiring a removal company to move you to Ulster:

• 1 bedroom Local moves within Ulster €375-€490
• 2-3 bedroom local moves within Ulster €410-€665
• 1 bedroom moves from Munster to Ulster €465-€660
• 2-3 bedroom moves from Munster to Ulster €510-€815
• 1 bedroom moves from Connaught to Ulster €485-€695
• 2-3 bedroom moves from Connaught to Leinster €450-€725
• 1 bedroom moves from Leinster to Ulster €280-€600
• 2-3 bedroom moves from Leinster to Ulster €315-€635

Average Packing Costs For a Home Move in Ulster Province

• 1 bed €225
• 2 bed €275
• 3 bed €350
• 4 bed €450

Top 10 Schools in Ulster Province, Ireland

According to a survey by the Sunday Times, reproduced in part on the www.schooldays.ie website (where you will find lots of useful information on schools in Ireland), these are the top 10 schools in Ulster Province:

• Loreto College, Cavan   
• Colaiste Ailigh, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal             
• Colaiste Oiriall, Ard Fea, Co. Monaghan 
• St. Louis Secondary School, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan         
• Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal    
• St. Louis Secondary School, Monaghan 
• Our Lady’s Secondary School, Castleblayney, Monaghan              
• St. Macartan’s College, Monaghan          
• St. Patrick’s College, Cavan         
• Loreto Convent, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal

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Moving to County Cavan

County Cavan in the south of Ulster Province is a beautiful county with an abundance of waterways offering some of the finest fishing in Ireland.

Watersports feature heavily in the outdoor activities of people who live here, as do golfing, horse riding, and hiking.

County Cavan is rich in agriculture and this provides a large proportion of the employment in this region.

Several large international businesses have operations in County Cavan including Gypsum Industries and Wellman International.

Due to its central location, County Cavan is just a couple of hours from both Belfast and Dublin.

The most popular places for people to relocate to in County Cavan are Cavan, Belturbet, Bailieboro, Kingscourt, and Cootehill.

• The average weekly wage in County Cavan is €632 per week
• The average property price in County Cavan is €109,605
• The crime rating for County Caven is 12 (1 being high, 21 being low)

Moving to County Donegal

County Donegal is a wonderful mix of coastline, mountains, bogland, and lakes.

It is a county steeped in tradition and culture with much to offer its residents, including some great golf and angling opportunities.

Sea Fishing is an important part of the economy of County Donegal and provides much of the employment here as does agriculture, engineering, manufacturing, and the textile industry.

Daily flights from Donegal Airport will get you to Dublin in under an hour, whilst there is a good local bus service connecting all parts of the county, and main roads to Dublin and Galway.

The most popular places for people to relocate to in County Donegal are Donegal, Ballybofey, Letterkenny, Carndonagh, Dungloe, Ballyshannon, Bundoran, and Buncrana

• The average weekly wage in County Donegal is €565 per week
• The average property price in County Donegal is €112,893
• The crime rating for County Donegal is 19 (1 being high, 21 being low)

Moving to County Monaghan

County Monaghan is rich in culture and holds many music, art, and literary festivals throughout the year.

Outdoor enthusiasts are drawn to County Monaghan for the wonderful fishing, golfing, walking, and cycling that the beautiful landscape here allows.

The largest employment sectors in County Monaghan are furniture manufacture and agriculture.

The most popular places for people to relocate to in County Monaghan are Monaghan, Clones, Carrickmacross, Castleblaney, and Ballybay.

• The average weekly wage in County Monaghan is €591 per week
• The average property price in County Monaghan is €120,830
• The crime rating for County Monaghan is 12 (1 being high, 21 being low)

You can calculate commuter times within Ireland using the distance calculator at www.transportforireland.ie

You can find train timetables and the nearest railway stations for Ireland at www.irishrail.ie

You can find bus timetables for travel within Ireland at www.buseireann.ie

Average property prices are taken from www.bluejayliveability.com updated in 2023

Average cost of living data taken from www.expatistan.com

Average weekly wage data taken from www.cso.ie updated for 2022-2023

How to Hire a Good Removal Company for Your Move

Most people moving to or within Ireland will hire the services of a good removal company and will be pleased with the service that they receive.

Unfortunately, though, there are some rogue removal companies, so be sure that you only hire a reputable removal company for your home move by thoroughly reading the reviews that other customers have left for that company.

We ensure that any removal company that provides you with a free home moving estimate is a legitimate business and has the appropriate insurance in place to assure you peace of mind.

You may also like to read: How to Pick a Good Removal Company. In this guide, we take you step-by-step through the process of choosing the right removal company for your home move.

Ensure that any removal company you intend to hire comes to your home to do an in-home survey, or as is increasingly common uses an online app to give you a quote for your move, it is the only way to ensure that you get an accurate price cost for your move.

If the removal company does not offer this service you run the risk of an inflated price on moving day when they discover there is more to move than they thought, or there is no parking available for example.

There are many great removal companies in Ireland and the UK, be sure that you hire one of them and prevent the stress that many people experience moving home.

You will find lots of useful information in our home moving blog which will make your home move safer, quicker, cheaper, and easier.

We hope you found the information within this guide useful and wish you every happiness in your new home.