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Sentiment edges slightly higher in August but Irish consumer mood still subdued

Did Irish consumers take a holiday from bad news in August?

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School Costs Weigh Heavily on Northern Ireland Families

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.

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Cost of living clouds mean Irish consumers don’t see economic sunshine in July

Slight slip in Irish consumer sentiment at odds with confidence gains in US,UK and the Euro area

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School Costs in 2026 Weighing on Families across Primary and Secondary

School costs continue to weigh heavily on families, with 59% of parents saying covering back to school costs is a financial burden.

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Cautious recovery in consumer sentiment continues in June

Irish consumer confidence increases for a second month in June

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Credit Union Loan Book hits record high of €6.7bn as lending demand accelerates

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. 

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Northern Ireland Consumer Sentiment drops to lowest level in three years

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.

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Modest Improvement in Consumer Sentiment suggests relief at slight Easing in Energy Costs

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.

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Irish consumer sentiment slides but doesn’t sink in April

Confidence falls further but much less than in March

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Young Quiz Whizzes Crowned 2026 Schools Quiz Champions

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.

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