South-West Region, Ireland

The South-West region spans 12,120 km2 (4,680 sq mi), roughly 16% of the total area of the state and according to the 2022 census has a population of 736,489.

The southwest is the home of Munster Irish and contains a number of nationally significant Gaeltacht areas, such as Dingle, Cape Clear Island and Muskerry.

[3] The region's economy consists of a range of multi-national companies that specialise in areas such as electronics and pharmaceuticals.

Tearaght Island is the westernmost point located 12.5 km west of the Dingle Peninsula in Kerry.

The southernmost point is Fastnet Rock, which lies 11.3 km south of mainland County Cork.

The southwest has a total of 132,274 hectares (326,860 acres) of forest and woodland area, larger than six different Irish counties.

A list of the ten largest settlements in the southwest County capitals are included and are shown in bold.

The South-West region of Ireland with each constituent local government area highlighted.
Ardgroom , County Cork. Small rural villages typify the southwest.
Cork Harbour , one of the world's largest natural harbours, serves as an economic gateway to the southwest.
The Dingle Peninsula , Ireland's most westerly point.
Cork City , County Cork
Tralee , County Kerry