Irish Property Prices Continue to Rise, Driven by Dublin and Outside Dublin Growth
Ireland’s residential property prices increased by 7% in the year to January 2026, according to the latest figures released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO). This marks an increase from the 6.9% recorded in the year to December 2025, indicating a strengthening housing market [RTE].
Regional Price Variations
The property market demonstrates significant regional variations. Dublin experienced a 6.1% increase in property prices in January, while areas outside of Dublin saw a more substantial rise of 7.7% [RTE]. Within Dublin, house prices rose by 5.6% and apartment prices increased by 7.8% during the same period.
Strongest Growth Areas
Dublin City recorded the highest house price growth in the capital, with an 8% increase, while Fingal experienced a more modest rise of 3.8%. Outside of Dublin, the Midlands region (Laois, Longford, Offaly, and Westmeath) led the growth with a significant 15.9% increase. The Border region (Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Monaghan, and Sligo) as well saw strong growth at 10.2%. Conversely, the Mid-West (Clare, Limerick, and Tipperary) experienced the lowest growth at 5.6% [RTE].
Median Property Prices
The median price of a home purchased in the 12 months to January was €389,986. Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown had the highest median price at €680,000, while Donegal recorded the lowest at €195,000 [RTE]. The most expensive Eircode area was A94 (Blackrock, Dublin) with a median price of €840,000, and the cheapest was F45 (Castlerea, Roscommon) at €153,000 [RTE].
Transaction Volume
A total of 3,781 home purchases were filed with Revenue in January 2026, a slight decrease of 0.5% compared to the 3,801 purchases in January 2025. The total value of these transactions reached €1.66 billion, comprising €1.14 billion for existing homes and €516.9 million for new homes [RTE].
Looking Ahead
The continued rise in property prices, coupled with a slight decrease in transaction volume, suggests a dynamic housing market. Further monitoring of regional variations and transaction data will be crucial to understanding the evolving trends in Ireland’s property sector. The CSO provides interactive tools to visualize property prices by Eircode [CSO].