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Miriam O’ Callaghan on her new documentary about Ireland’s ageing population

The average life expectancy in Ireland has risen to a record age of 83, with a rapidly ageing pop...

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08.50 11 Nov 2026


Miriam O’ Callaghan on her new documentary about Ireland’s ageing population


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08.50 11 Nov 2026


The average life expectancy in Ireland has risen to a record age of 83, with a rapidly ageing population expected to reach 1.3 million over the age of 65 by 2040  

Broadcaster Miriam O' Callaghan tackles this issue in a new documentary called Ireland’s Population Crash.


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