Oranmore has the best-educated residents in Ireland. Analysing figures from the 2006 census released yesterday – reveals that Oranmore in Co Galway has the highest percentage of graduates living there.
38.35% have a degree or higher and 53.3% of Oranmore residents who have completed their education – have a 3rd level qualification. The next best educated town is Annacotty – with 52.66% having completed third level and 37.17% obtaining a degree or higher.
Top Ten Best Educated Towns Overall:
Oranmore
Malahide
Annacotty
Ballina (North Tipperary)
Greystones
Maynooth
Donabate
Portmarnock
Kinsealy-Drinan
Sallins
Galway City