New Research Highlights the Impact of Commuting on Rural Towns Across Ireland

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October 9 2024 – A comprehensive study conducted by the International Centre for Local and Regional Development (ICLRD) sheds new light on the growing phenomenon of commuting from rural settlements to urban centres.

The InPLACE (Investigating Planning, Place-Making, and Commuting) report, which studied seven rural towns in Ireland and Northern Ireland, along with two in Maryland, USA, reveals both the opportunities and challenges associated with long-distance commuting.