Consumer spending levels increased by 10 per cent in May, compared to April, as non-essential retail re-opened.
Bank Of Ireland figures show debit card spending on barbers and beauty salons rose by 712%, shoe shops by 58% and transport by 145%.
Overall, spending on "social activities" was up 13% last month - with Wicklow, Donegal and Kilkenny recording the largest increases.
UPDATE: N11 Vehicle On Fire Near Arklow. Care Advised
Gardai are attending the scene but smoke is impacting visibility along the route.
Nearly €1.4m Spent To Expand Glen of the Downs Nature Reserve
The site was previously owned by Coillte. The acquisition will allow commercial forestry to be gradually replaced with native woodland, helping to restore rare sessile oak habitat
Contrasting Patterns In Wicklow Crime Figures & Statistics Year-On-Year
Newly released Central Statistics Office (CSO) figures for the Wicklow Garda Division show a mixed crime landscape for the third quarter of 2025. The data highlights ongoing challenges for Gardaí in both urban and rural areas of Wicklow, with community vigilance and targeted enforcement remaining essential.
Warning: Baby Formula Recalled Over Potential Toxin Risk
Parents, guardians and caregivers in Wicklow are advised not to feed implicated batches of the SMA products to infants or young children.
New Year Blow As Wicklow Town Falls In Latest IBAL Litter Rankings
After years of top ten placings in the IBAL league table, a blow for Wicklow town
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