Types of Houses in Ireland: From Cottages to Apartments

Irish housing stock reflects centuries of history and modern development:

• Traditional cottages – Stone/thatch, whitewashed, 1–2 stories, rural.
• Georgian houses – 18th-century, brick/stone, symmetrical, urban (Dublin, Limerick).
• Victorian houses – 19th-century, ornate facades, bay windows.
• Edwardian houses – Early 20th-century, simpler, wider streets.
• Bungalows – Single-story, popular post-WWII, suburban/rural.
• Apartment blocks – Multi-unit, common in cities, modern and historic conversions.

New builds often blend traditional aesthetics with contemporary standards.