County Clare — Irish speakers — the second-highest in Ireland
Clare has the second-highest Irish-speaking rate of Ireland's 26 counties, at 42.5% against 36.4% nationally (+6.2pp). The map shows the electoral-division values behind the county figure.
Clare is +6.2pp vs national on Irish-speaking rate.
Key statistics — County Clare
Irish speakers
42.5%
#2 of 26 counties
National
36.4%
Irish-speaking rate
Car commute
73.5%
National: 62.4%
Private renting
13.9%
National: 18.0%
Top electoral divisions — Irish speakers in Clare
The electoral divisions within County Clare with the highest Irish-speaking rate, Census 2022.
Electoral Division
Irish speakers
1. KILRAGHTIS
62.5%
2. CARRAN
62.1%
3. KILLONE
62.0%
4. ROSSROE
58.5%
5. CLOONANAHA
58.3%
Explore Clare data on the map
Every electoral division in County Clare is mapped. Hover to inspect Census 2022 figures or ask the AI analyst for a plain-language explanation.
County Clare has an Irish-speaking rate among Ireland's highest, ranking 2nd nationally — 42.5% in Census 2022.
What does this measure?
This measures the share of residents able to speak Irish.
How does it compare nationally?
Clare42.5%
National avg36.4%
Difference+6.2pp
Rank2 / 26
Clare and its neighbours — Irish speakers
Clare ranks 2 of 5 (highest first) on Irish-speaking rate, among itself and the neighbouring counties that share a boundary with it (boundaries: OSi/Tailte Éireann).
County-level figures aggregate all electoral divisions within Clare.
The map shows the variation between electoral divisions that county averages do not.
View the full Clare area guide →
Data: CSO Census 2022 · County Clare · Electoral Division averages
· cso.ie/census
Frequently asked questions
How does Clare's Irish-speaking rate compare to the national figure?
Clare has the second-highest Irish-speaking rate of Ireland's 26 counties, at 42.5% against 36.4% nationally (+6.2pp). The map shows the electoral-division values behind the county figure. IrelandInsights maps this at electoral division level — hover any ED on the map to see its exact figure.
What share of people aged 15+ are at work in Clare?
In Clare, 54.5% of people aged 15 and over were at work according to Census 2022, compared with 56.1% nationally. IrelandInsights maps the share at work at electoral division level for every county in Ireland.
What is the housing tenure breakdown in Clare?
In Clare, 71.9% of households are owner-occupied and 13.9% rent privately, according to Census 2022. The national averages are 65.9% owner-occupied and 18.0% privately rented.