Two-thirds of Irish people living in county of birth
Two out of three Irish people still live in their county of birth, it emerged today.
Latest census figures reveal that 65% of the state’s 4.2 million population have remained close to home.
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Latest census figures reveal that 65% of the state’s 4.2 million population have remained close to home.
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