There must be something in the water in Longford
Babies are a blessing and if you happen to be living in Longford, you're more likely to be hearing the patter of tiny feet and those high-pitched screams than in any other county in Ireland.CSO has released new information
on fertility rates in Ireland and during the period between 2011 and 2016, the total period fertility rate in the country has dropped from 2.02 to 1.81 . However, the highest fertility rate recorded in 2016 was found in Longford . Elsewhere, Cavan and Waterford County were in second place with 2.21. It's not exactly a surprise to learn that the four lowest fertility rates in 2016 were all recorded in city areas - Dublin City , Cork City , Galway City and Waterford City .
On the other end of the spectrum, fertility rates in two regions were below the national average of 1.81 in 2016, while all other regions were above the national average.Here's the list in full.Andrew Trimble and Jenny Murphy look back on Ireland's Guinness Six Nations win over Italy and chat with Ulster & Ireland winger Craig Gilroy.
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