Young adults leaving rural Cork areas due to lack of jobs

A major study of young people living in Duhallow and the Lee Valley shows poor broadband and transport links are among the barriers in finding employment

Dr Brendan O'Keeffe speaking at the report launch 'Youth Needs Analysis in Duhallow and the Lee Valley'. Photo: Larry Cummins

Many young adults are being forced to leave rural areas in North and Mid-Cork due to a lack of jobs, proper broadband, public transport and outreach education.

These are some of the key findings in a survey of people, aged 16 to 35, living in the Duhallow and Lee Valley regions, which are contained in a 177-page report launched by Co. Cork-based registered charity and regional support organisation IRD Duhallow.