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02nd Nov 2017

These Are The Healthiest Towns In Ireland According To New Census Figures

James Fenton

New Census figures released today have revealed the towns in Ireland where residents reported the best and worst health.

Taking into account towns with a population of over 10,000, Malahide in Dublin came out on top with 92.5% of its residents reporting good health. This was followed by Carrigaline in Cork with 92.4% and Maynooth in Kildare with 91.8%. 

The worst bills of health were reported in Longford (2.9%), Tullamore (2.5%) and Wexford (2.5%).

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(source: CSO.ie)

Other results showed that the healthiest administrative county in Ireland is Dún Laoighaire/Rathdown with 89.9% of residents reporting good or very good health followed by Meath with 89.6%.

More facts and figures can be found here

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