Dublin, Cork and Waterford named top three cities for independent businesses

Report considered the number of independent businesses in each location and their average review score, with Cork and Waterford taking second and third place respectively

Coming in second, Cork scored 9.5, with Waterford taking third place with a score of 8.2. Pic: Larry Cummins.

Dublin, Cork and Waterford have been named the top three cities in Ireland for independent businesses, according to a new report by global fintech firm, SumUp.

The study considered the number of independent businesses in each location and their average review score, with Dublin coming out on top with a total score of 11.5. Coming in second, Cork scored 9.5, with Waterford taking third place with a score of 8.2.