Census indicates depopulation in the west

Preliminary indications from this year's national Irish Census has shown a staggering population decrease in north west Mayo.

Preliminary indications from this year's national Irish Census has shown a staggering population decrease in north west Mayo.

This area of the county which covers 40% of the land is home to only 20% of the people who live in Mayo.

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