The economy is set to grow by over 11 per cent in 2021, according to latest forecasts from the ESRI.
The think-tank says domestic consumption and demand are also set to rebound as restrictions ease and the vaccination rollout continues at its current pace.
Unemployment is expected to fall to around 9 per cent this year, dropping to 7 per cent in 2022.
Tesla Opens Wicklow Supercharger Station Adding Eight High-Speed Stalls
Almost a Third of Road Deaths Involve Young Drivers, Wicklow Gardaí Warn Ahead Of Bank Holiday
Gardaí step up bank holiday patrols in Bray as figures show 16-25 year olds accounting for close to a third of fatalities nationwide
Garden County Housing Figures Buck National Trends
Based on CSO New Dwelling Completions, Quarter 2 2026 (published 30 July 2026)
Outpouring Of Love And Tributes to Musician Glen Hansard
'A troubadour, a gracious man and a giant in the fight against homelessness' ... some of the tributes being paid to the musician who died in a crash in Dublin.
Wicklow Beaches To Host Kids Sea Safari Workshops In August
* Limited Spaces Remain *
10:00pm - 1:00am
Relaxing favourites with Traic O'Braonain
Light rain
High: 19°C | Low: 15°C
Light rain
High: 19°C | Low: 14°C
Light rain
High: 20°C | Low: 13°C
Light rain
High: 19°C | Low: 13°C
Light rain
High: 20°C | Low: 13°C