Cities in Ireland
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This is a list of the cities in Ireland, referring to those with a city charter. Cities are arranged in terms of traditional importance.
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Republic of Ireland
- Dublin - (1171) (capital)
- Cork - (1172)
- Limerick - (1197)
- Galway - (1484)
- Waterford - (1171)
- Kilkenny - (1609) †
† Kilkenny is not a county borough, all other cities are.
Northern Ireland
- Belfast - (1888) (capital)
- Derry (1613)
- Armagh - (1994 - although as the site of a Bishopric was considered a city long before)
- Newry (2002) ‡
- Lisburn (2002) ‡
‡ Granted a charter for the Queen's Golden Jubilee.
See also
External link
Map of Ireland showing administrative divisions (http://www.world-gazetteer.com/s/p_ie.htm)