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Chemistry research in Ireland

University of Limerick ranks first in Ireland for Chemistry research in 2022–2025 (#534 worldwide), followed by Trinity College Dublin and University College Dublin.

Ireland's world rank
#51
of 73 countries, 2022–2025
Works, 2022–2025
587
Top-10% rate
18.0%
Ranked institutions
3

Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.

What is the best university for Chemistry in Ireland?

#InstitutionWorld rankScoreTop-10% rateWorks
1University of LimerickLimerick #53412.719.7%66
2Trinity College DublinDublin #8256.615.0%86
3University College DublinDublin #9834.216.7%122

Institutions in Ireland above the floor of 40 fractional works in Chemistry, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.

Who are the top Chemistry researchers in Ireland?

Michael J. Zaworotko, Patrick McArdle and Anthony F. Hegarty rank highest among researchers based in Ireland.

  1. 1Michael J. Zaworotko#53,940 worldwide overall998 citations · 65 works
  2. 2Patrick McArdle#693,420 worldwide overall176 citations · 68 works
  3. 3Anthony F. Hegarty#771,782 worldwide overall142 citations · 68 works
  4. 4John F. Gallagher#784,212 worldwide overall145 citations · 62 works
  5. 5Desmond Cunningham#791,399 worldwide overall105 citations · 40 works
  6. 6Richard N. Butler#823,373 worldwide overall68 citations · 54 works
  7. 7P. T. Gallagher#833,961 worldwide overall182 citations · 52 works
  8. 8Patrick J. Guiry#904,279 worldwide overall136 citations · 72 works
  9. 9F. L. Scott#1,155,243 worldwide overall42 citations · 49 works

How Ireland compares with other countries in Chemistry