As property prices in Dublin plateau, Ireland’s second-tier cities are heating up. With infrastructure improvements and multinational job growth, both Cork and Galway are gaining ground as top choices for property investors.
In Cork, the €350M Docklands project is transforming the city’s rental landscape. Bishopstown and Douglas are seeing high tenant demand, and Blackpool remains a strong entry point. In Galway, upgrades to the N6 and activity around Galway Port are improving connectivity, while Knocknacarra and Renmore are gaining popularity with professionals and remote workers alike.
University expansion in both cities and growing demand in the medical and tech sectors are also helping to support rental markets. Investors can often enter these markets at lower acquisition costs than Dublin and benefit from stronger percentage rental growth and lower vacancy risk.