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Did Irish consumers take a holiday from bad news in August?
School costs continue to weigh heavily on families across Northern Ireland, with 71% of parents saying covering back to school costs is a financial burden.
Slight slip in Irish consumer sentiment at odds with confidence gains in US,UK and the Euro area
School costs continue to weigh heavily on families, with 59% of parents saying covering back to school costs is a financial burden.
Irish consumer confidence increases for a second month in June
The Irish League of Credit Unions, which represents 91% of active credit unions in the Republic of Ireland, has published its Q2 FY2026 results (Jan to Mar 2026) on behalf of its affiliated credit unions.
NI consumer sentiment fell sharply between February and May as worries about global outlook hit consumer thinking on Northern Ireland economy and outlook for jobs.
Irish consumer sentiment improved in May but continues to point towards a consumer facing significant cost-of-living challenges as well as elevated economic uncertainty.
Confidence falls further but much less than in March
Students from St. Canice’s Co Ed Primary School, Kilkenny and from North Dublin National School Project, Whitehall, Dublin 11 were crowned the 2026 Credit Union Schools Quiz Champions.