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7.3% of Kildare's population were unemployed in 2022.
The census unemployment rate declined in every county between 2016 and 2022.
In Kildare, unemployment dropped by 4.1% from 11.4% in 2016 to 7.3% in 2022.
The largest drop was in Longford, down from 20% in 2016 to 11% in 2022.
The smallest decrease in the unemployment rate was in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, from 7% in 2016 to 6% in 2022.
Newbridge Woman "Grateful" To Be Announced As Patient Ambassador For Run Events In Aid Of Cancer Research
It comes as the runs are set to take begin across the weekend of 29 August, and until 7 September.
Young Male Suffers Injuries After Being Chased And Assaulted By Group Of Youths In Clane
The male suffered injuries to his eye and lip, but did not require medical treatment.
Maynooth University Found To Have Most Expensive On-Campus Accommodation Outside Of Dublin
Students in Dublin pay an average of 39% more than in the rest of the country.
Gardaí Appeal After Alleged Attempted Car Hijacking In Clane Over The Weekend
The incident occurred on the night of Saturday (22 August) on Millicent road.
Kilcullen House Burgled After Suspects Gained Access By Pretending To Be Doctors
The incident occurred on Thursday (20 August) between 4pm and 4.20pm at Browns Garden, Killane.
Yellow Weather Warning Issued For Counties Bordering Kildare
Met Eireann's warning of the potential for localised flooding and difficult travelling conditions.
Kfm Obituary Notices
Kfm obituary notices are broadcast daily following the 8am, 10am, 1pm and 5pm news.
Kildare Records Commercial Vacancy Rate Of 13.8% In June
Of the urban areas in Kildare surveyed, Naas had the highest rate of commercial vacancies (15.5%), while Maynooth had the lowest at 9.1%
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