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  2. In the Republic of Ireland, some counties have been split resulting in the creation of new counties: there are currently 26 counties, 3 cities and 2 cities and counties that demarcate areas of local government in the Republic.

  3. This is a list of counties of Ireland ordered by population. Counties in the Republic of Ireland are shown in normal type, while those in Northern Ireland are listed in italic type. Non-traditional administrative counties are indicated by a cream-coloured background.

    Rank
    County
    Population
    Density (km 2 )
    1
    1,458,154
    1,581.5
    2
    651,321
    211.1
    3
    584,156
    77.5
    4
    553,261
    222.3
    • Antrim – the Glens county. Overview: County Antrim is part of Northern Ireland and Ulster, with a population of approximately 618,000 people. Interesting fact: People of Antrim hold the common nickname of ‘The Glensman’ due to Antrim’s famous glens.
    • Armagh – the orchard county. Overview: Armagh is part of Northern Ireland and Ulster with a population of approximately 174,792. Interesting fact: Armagh is known as the ‘Orchard County’ due to its abundance of orchards.
    • Carlow – the dolmen county. Overview: Carlow is in the south-east of Ireland and is part of the province of Leinster. It has a population of approximately 24,272.
    • Cavan – the Breifne (also Brefni) county. Overview: Cavan is part of the province of Ulster, located on the border region with a population of approximately 76,176.
  4. Jan 23, 2024 · Ireland Counties Map. Ireland Counties Map: Click to see large. This map shows governmental boundaries of countries; Northern Ireland and counties in the Republic of Ireland.

  5. Ireland is divided into four provinces, Munster, Leinster, Ulster and Connacht which are made up of 32 counties

  6. Oct 25, 2019 · Ireland contains 32 counties, 26 of which are part of the Republic of Ireland.

  7. Apr 4, 2024 · In total, there are 32 counties across the island of Ireland, with 26 counties in the Republic of Ireland and six counties in Northern Ireland. In this article, I explain exactly how many counties there are in Ireland, the history behind the county system and what the future holds for it on an island that’s constantly in flux.

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