Town Population Change 1971-1986: Patterns and Distributional Effects

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  • Mary Cawley University College Galway

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https://doi.org/10.55650/igj.1991.581

Abstract

Population change was traced for census town-size groups for the years 1971-1981 and 1981-1986. The 1970s were characterised by widespread growth; medium-size towns in particular increased their share of the total population and some redistribution from inner areas to suburbs took place. The years 1981-1986 were, by contrast, marked by lower growth rates, selective town decline and considerable continuity in distribution patterns.

Author Biography

Mary Cawley, University College Galway

Department of Geography

Published

2016-08-01

How to Cite

Cawley, M. (2016). Town Population Change 1971-1986: Patterns and Distributional Effects. Irish Geography, 24(2), 106–116. https://doi.org/10.55650/igj.1991.581

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