40,000 lured West by quality of life

Up to 40,000 people have relocated to the west of Ireland within the last four years, it was revealed today.

Sun, 23 Sep, 2007 - 14:09

Up to 40,000 people have relocated to the west of Ireland within the last four years, it was revealed today.

The 'Look West' campaign has tried to attract workers in a range of areas to fill vacancies.

It has highlighted the better quality of life and lower cost of living available in the west of Ireland.

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