The 2006 census asked people if they were of Traveller background. In Tuam Co Galway – 7.81% of the town answered Yes – the highest percentage in Ireland. The town with the second highest concentration of Travellers is Longford at 4.63%. Other popular towns for travellers are:
Birr – 4.15%
Ballinasloe 3.2%
Ballina 2.83%
Tullamore 2.81%
Newcastle West 2.46%
Monaghan 2.21 %
New Ross 2.15%
Castlebar 2.04%