Justine McCarthy: Ireland is lopsided and Dublin bursting at the seams. The solution is obvious (opens original article in a new tab)

Ireland faces population imbalance with Dublin overburdened, prompting calls for a new city in the northwest to ease pressure and support reunification.

• Ireland's population is heavily concentrated in Leinster, causing strain on Dublin and surrounding areas.
• Developer Seán Mulryan proposes a green city in Athlone, but the article suggests Sligo or Donegal as better locations for a new city.
• The article argues for creating a sixth city in the northwestern region to balance population distribution and support Irish reunification.