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Number of births at 118-year high

More children were born in 2009 than in any year since 1891, a report has revealed today.

Number of births at 118-year high

Thu, 31 May, 2012 - 13:59

More children were born in 2009 than in any year since 1891, a report has revealed today.

There were 75,554 births in Ireland: the highest number recorded since 118 years ago when 76,877 children were born.

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