Celtic Tiger baby boom uncovered

An historic jump in Ireland’s birth rate has uncovered a Celtic Tiger baby boom that will shape the country’s future.

Celtic Tiger baby boom uncovered

An historic jump in Ireland’s birth rate has uncovered a Celtic Tiger baby boom that will shape the country’s future.

Latest official figures show 73,996 babies were born in 2008 – the largest number in any one year since 1980.

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