Ireland's population has passed the 5 million mark for the first time since the Famine.
It increased by 34 thousand in the year to April, to bring the total to 5.01 million, according to new CSO figures.
The number of Irish nationals returning over the last year is the highest since 2007.
While the number of over 65s living here has risen by almost 20 per cent in the last five years.
Wicklow To Receive Government Funding To Bring Vacant Local Authority Homes Back Into Use
€1.36m is allocated to bring vacant social homes back into use in Wicklow
Major Wicklow Train Station Upgrade Moves Ahead as DART Plans Progress
Major upgrade planned for Wicklow Train Station with work on new bridge to begin this year
DART Station Closures Could Bring Eggstra Stress Over Easter!
Ten stations will close from Saturday April 4th to Monday April 6th - services will to continue to Bray and Greystones.
Closures and Roadworks To Note Across Wicklow County This Week
Don't face delays! Traffic could be impacted across four municipal districts in the coming week.
Doyle Flush In Donegal As Wicklow Hurlers Promotion Bid Remains Right On Track
Wicklow has seven points to spare over Donegal in their hurling league encounter over the weekend and have one final game at home to Louth that could ensure their promotion to division two
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High: 12°C | Low: 8°C
Sunny intervals
High: 11°C | Low: 8°C
Heavy rain shower
High: 11°C | Low: 8°C
