Over 390 births have been registered across the Shannonside region in the first quarter of 2024. The CSO provided a break-down of births registered by sex and area of residence for Quarter 1 of 2024. Co. Roscommon holds the highest number of births recorded in the region so far this year at a total of 173. This is followed by Co. Longford, where 122 births were registered. Meanwhile, Co. Leitrim had the lowest number in the country, at only 97 births.
In total, 392 births were registered across the region, out of which 158 were female and 234 were male. The total figure comes at a decrease of 6.8%, when compared to the same time last year. Nationally, 13,482 babies were born so far this year.
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