Wicklow People Big Spenders At Christmas.

PayPal have found that the people of Co. Wicklow are big spenders when it comes to Christmas.

PayPal today announces the findings of a new study* which found that almost half (46%) of Irish consumers would prefer to send money to family/friends so they wouldn’t have to buy gifts this Christmas. This preference was most popular among Gen Z respondents (50%). The research—conducted by Censuswide and involving 1,001 consumers across Ireland, also revealed that more than three-quarters (78%) would prefer to spend quality time with friends and family rather than buying them gifts this Christmas. This time, Gen X was most inclined to express this sentiment (81%).Despite the implied desire to move away from the tradition of buying Christmas gifts, the average expected spend per person on presents came in at €525. When it comes to the counties, people from Carlow (€780), Kildare (€692), and Meath (€674) expect to spend most.

In Wicklow, the average spend on gifts is expected to be €502.