# Ireland proxies by city

> Ireland city proxies: residential IPs in Dublin and Cork, each with sourced local data. City targeting included, 1 GB for $0.95. No KYC, crypto.

- URL: https://eurocityproxies.com/countries/ireland/
- Last updated: 2026-10-18
- Publisher: EuroCity Proxies (https://eurocityproxies.com)

Residential IPs pinned to one city in Ireland, with each city's parameter, the national broadband market, VAT, data protection rules and the local platforms worth checking.

**Quick answer — Which cities in Ireland can I target with a residential proxy?**

**EuroCity Proxies** documents 2 cities in Ireland as of October 2026: Dublin and Cork. Add `-country-ie-city-<name>` to your username: city targeting is included on every plan, from $0.95 for 1 GB, paid in crypto with no KYC. City availability varies; the checkout shows what is online.

## Ireland: national facts

| Attribute | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Documented cities | 2: [Dublin](https://eurocityproxies.com/cities/dublin/), [Cork](https://eurocityproxies.com/cities/cork/) |
| Languages | Irish and English |
| Time zone | Europe/Dublin · GMT (UTC+0), IST (UTC+1) in summer |
| Calling code / domain | +353 · .ie |
| Currency | EUR |
| VAT | 23% standard ([source](https://www.revenue.ie/en/vat/vat-rates/search-vat-rates/current-vat-rates.aspx)) |
| Data protection authority | [Data Protection Commission (DPC)](https://www.dataprotection.ie/) |
| Privacy law | GDPR + Data Protection Act 2018 |
| Telecom regulator | [Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg)](https://www.comreg.ie/) |
| Main search language | English |

## What sets each documented city in Ireland apart?

- **[Dublin](https://eurocityproxies.com/cities/dublin/)**, County Dublin (Leinster) · 592,713 residents (2022). Census 2022 counted 698,931 people at work in County Dublin, up 14% since 2016.
- **[Cork](https://eurocityproxies.com/cities/cork/)**, County Cork (Munster) · 224,004 residents (2022). Apple's European headquarters in Cork employs over 6,000 staff.

Each city page adds its population source, postal codes, local networks and the nearby towns that geolocation databases may show.

## What is the city parameter for each city in Ireland?

- [Dublin](https://eurocityproxies.com/cities/dublin/): `-country-ie-city-dublin` · 592,713 residents (2022)
- [Cork](https://eurocityproxies.com/cities/cork/): `-country-ie-city-cork` · 224,004 residents (2022)

Write the English name in lower case, without accents, with `_` for spaces. The country code `ie` comes first; [residential proxy with city targeting](https://eurocityproxies.com/targeting/city/) explains the rules, and every tier on the [pricing page](https://eurocityproxies.com/pricing/) includes it.

## Which operators run home broadband in Ireland?

- **Eir**: 28.0% of fixed broadband subscriptions in Q1 2026, per ComReg ([source](https://www.comreg.ie/industry/electronic-communications/market-information/quarterly-key-data-report/quarterly-key-data-report-q1-2026/))
- **Vodafone**: 20.7% of fixed broadband subscriptions in Q1 2026, per ComReg ([source](https://www.comreg.ie/industry/electronic-communications/market-information/quarterly-key-data-report/quarterly-key-data-report-q1-2026/))
- **Virgin Media**: 19.9% of fixed broadband subscriptions in Q1 2026, per ComReg ([source](https://www.comreg.ie/industry/electronic-communications/market-information/quarterly-key-data-report/quarterly-key-data-report-q1-2026/))
- **Sky Ireland**: 15.8% of fixed broadband subscriptions in Q1 2026, per ComReg ([source](https://www.comreg.ie/industry/electronic-communications/market-information/quarterly-key-data-report/quarterly-key-data-report-q1-2026/))
- **Pure Telecom**: 2.5% of fixed broadband subscriptions in Q1 2026, per ComReg ([source](https://www.comreg.ie/industry/electronic-communications/market-information/quarterly-key-data-report/quarterly-key-data-report-q1-2026/))

FTTP coverage reached 84.53% of households in 2025 and VHCN coverage 89.0%, per the EC Digital Decade 2026 report. ([source](https://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/dae/redirection/document/128650))

This describes the national market, not the networks our pool uses at a given moment. Read the ASN of your exit with an IP lookup, or add `-asn-<number>` to stay on one network ([proxy ASN targeting](https://eurocityproxies.com/targeting/asn/)).

## Which local platforms are worth checking from Ireland?

- **DoneDeal** (classifieds): www.donedeal.ie
- **Daft.ie** (real estate): www.daft.ie
- **MyHome.ie** (real estate): www.myhome.ie
- **PriceSpy Ireland** (price comparison): www.pricespy.ie

Prices, listings and delivery terms on these sites can depend on the visitor's location. Check them by hand, in English where relevant, and follow each site's terms and robots.txt. Methods: [price monitoring proxy](https://eurocityproxies.com/use-cases/price-monitoring/) and [real estate proxy](https://eurocityproxies.com/use-cases/classifieds-and-real-estate/).

## Which data and tax rules apply in Ireland?

Data protection is supervised by the [Data Protection Commission (DPC)](https://www.dataprotection.ie/), under GDPR + Data Protection Act 2018. Shops include VAT in consumer prices: the standard rate is 23%, and reduced rates apply to some goods (4.8% (livestock) / 9% / 13.5%).

ComReg counted 1,775,490 fixed broadband subscriptions in Q1 2026. From 1 July 2026, the 9% VAT rate also covers restaurant, catering, hot takeaway food and hairdressing.

This is not legal advice. Our [GDPR checklist](https://eurocityproxies.com/guides/gdpr-checklist-proxy-data/) covers data collection through proxies.

## Cities in Ireland

- [Dublin](https://eurocityproxies.com/cities/dublin/) — County Dublin (Leinster)
- [Cork](https://eurocityproxies.com/cities/cork/) — County Cork (Munster)

## Sources

1. [Revenue: Current VAT rates (read 2026-10-18)](https://www.revenue.ie/en/vat/vat-rates/search-vat-rates/current-vat-rates.aspx)
2. [Revenue: VAT guidance notes Finance Act 2025 (read 2026-10-18)](https://www.revenue.ie/en/tax-professionals/documents/notes-for-guidance/vat/vat-guidance-notes-fa2025.pdf)
3. [EDPB members list (read 2026-10-18)](https://www.edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/about-edpb/members_en)
4. [ComReg Quarterly Key Data Report Q1 2026 (read 2026-10-18)](https://www.comreg.ie/industry/electronic-communications/market-information/quarterly-key-data-report/quarterly-key-data-report-q1-2026/)
5. [EC Digital Decade 2026 country report - Ireland (SWD(2026) 155, part 14/27) (read 2026-10-18)](https://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/dae/redirection/document/128650)

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