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Letterkenny
City in Ulster, Ireland
Overview
Letterkenny is the largest town in County Donegal, known for its lively nightlife, historic sites, and gateway status to the scenic Wild Atlantic Way. Its lively core mixes urban energy with a friendly local atmosphere, making it a welcoming base for exploring northwest Ireland.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Province
Ulster
Population
19,274
Time Zone
Europe/Dublin
Coordinates
54.95°, -7.73°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,520
Local Cost
$1,470
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
85
English
98
Temperature
9.0°C
Summer Avg
13.5°C
Winter Avg
5.0°C
Record High
25.5°C
Record Low
-3.3°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
1275 mm
Internet Speed
161 Mbps
Upload
33 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
38
Coworking
0
Cafes
14
Nightlife
17
Parks
7
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LDY
Distance
38 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 11 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.
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