CSO figures show there were over 58,443 in 2021.
The number of registered births in Ireland is down 21.7% since 2011.
That's despite an increase of 4.4% in the number of births registered last year.
CSO figures show there were 58,443 in 2021, up 2,484 on 2020.
The average age of first time mothers was 31.6 years last year, up slightly from 2020.
For all mothers the average age was 33.3 years.
History Of Westmeath Lake explored in new Documentary Series
The films will be screened tomorrow.
Laois Doctor Shares Best Longevity Tips
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Midlands Preps For Colourful St Patrick's Day Events
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Midlands Star Wins Glitterball After Stunning Performances
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Laois Company Wishes Rose Of Tralee Luck For DWTS Final
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Laois Man Looking For Love On First Dates Ireland Tonight
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Tolü Makay And Katelyn Cummins Into Dancing With the Stars Final
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Over €65K Funding For Midlands Agricultural Shows
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Bressie Opens Up About Pregnancy Loss In New Book
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Maura Higgins Gifted Birkin By Traitors Co-Star
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Harry Styles Opens Up On Bandmates Death
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DWTS Judge Praises Midlands Contestants Ahead Of Semis
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New Offaly Peat Industry Film Premieres Tonight
'Closed For Lunch' premieres at 7:30pm this evening.
Bressie Adds New Dates To 2026 Irish Tour
The Westmeath musician will be performing across the country this year.
Offaly Singer-Songwriter Surges Into Dancing With The Stars Semi-Finals
Tolü Makay scored a perfect 40 last night.
Niall Horan Confirms Fourth Album
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Look back on Forest Fest 2024
Moments captured from Forest Fest 2024
