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Ireland's Spending Surges 10% Amid Event Boom

10/12/2025

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  • In September 2025, Ireland's card spending rose 10% year over year, driven by a 45% rise in ticket sales for Electric Picnic.
  • The National Ploughing Championships attracted significant attendance, with Cork and Galway reporting top ticket sales.
  • Golf-related spending rose 10% as Rory McIlroy won the Irish Open and Team Europe won the Ryder Cup.
  • Hospitality spending declined, with hotel expenses down 22% and pub spending down 26%.