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As is usually the case, Irish consumer sentiment edged higher in January.
The award winners of the 2026 Credit Union Art competition have been annouced at an awards ceremony in Croke Park, Dublin.
Consumer confidence effectively unchanged from November but markedly weaker than a year ago
Credit unions affiliated with the Irish League of Credit Unions in Northern Ireland have reported record-breaking performance for the financial year ending September 2025.
44% have less money to spend on Christmas 2025 than a year ago and consumers are likely to cut back on expenditure but somewhat less than last year
Irish consumer sentiment improved slightly in November as reduced nervousness about the economy and a seasonal uptick in spending plans outweighed concerns around household finances.
Year end credit union data shows that the credit union loan book now stands at €6.48 billion, up 10% on the September 2024 figure.
The ILCU has been made aware of a scam text, purporting to be from 'Credit Union', claiming that a new payee (Jamie Smith) has been "added to your account".
Irish consumer sentiment fell to a three-month low in October as rising living costs and reduced fiscal supports threatened a difficult winter for many households.
Irish consumer sentiment edged fractionally higher in September, effectively signalling no change in consumer thinking of late.