Almost a quarter of 9 year old's were found to be overweight or obese, according to a new report.
The research conducted in 2018, is part of the ESRI's Growing Up In Ireland study.
It found that being overweight was higher amongst girls than boys, as well as those from less advantaged backgrounds.
Stark New Report Reveals Deep Challenges For Wicklow Teens
Nearly half of Wicklow teenage girls self-harm, most teens try alcohol by 13, and heavy social media use is linked to poor mental health, a new Planet Youth report has found
Wicklow Is Ireland’s “Garden of Ghouls” And Haven for Horror Filmmakers
Wicklow deemed Ireland’s second most haunted filming location, according to new research by Virgin Media.
Wicklow Gaol Set For New Chapter as Tender Launched for Operator
Wicklow County Council is seeking an experienced and innovative partner to deliver a fresh vision for the historic site, following its recent closure for structural maintenance
Local TD's Bemoan Fianna Fáil's And Fine Gael's Cataclysmic Level Presidential Disasters
Internal Tensions Rise in Fianna Fáil as Questions Mount Over Leadership and Housing Crisis while in Fine Gael it's not so plain sailing either after Heather Humphries presidential election slump
Trio of Wicklow Writers Earn Nominations For Irish Book Awards
Wicklow authors Julia Kelly and Sam Blake have been shortlisted for the An Post Irish Book Awards 2025.
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