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September 2, 2026 / September 2, 2026 by admin
Of those who complained about the weather, 16% complained as soon as the hot weather started. Over half (52%) say the worst part of the great weather was that they couldn’t sleep with the heat and 30% thought the worst was people complaining about the weather. 29% of adults say they wished they
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August 26, 2026 / August 26, 2026 by admin
29% of adults say they are more likely to choose a holiday in Ireland instead of travelling abroad compared to last summer, (up 25% over 2025) and with the great weather, this increased the numbers of staycations further by 32% totalling 880,000 families. On the Island of Ireland, 75% holidayed in Ireland, 15%
The CSO estimates that €5 billion is spent each summer in the Irish hospitality sector and they suggest a fall in spend this summer of 4% (or €200 million). A recent nationwide survey by iReach Insights shows households are further reducing non-essential spend on hospitality, down an average of 10% this summer, which could impact
74% of those involved say that an e-scooter was involved in the most recent incident , 10% say a high-powered electric bike was involved, and 7% say a pedal-assisted e-bike was involved. 22% say when the incident occurred the e-scooter or electric bicycle the rider appeared to be travelling at an excessive speed, 21%
The majority of parents (85%) support a ban on social media for children under 16 in Ireland with 57% of those strongly supporting the ban. 2 in 3 (66%) of parents are aware that the Irish Government has said it will introduce a ban on social media for under-16s if EU-wide agreement isn’t reached.
August 26, 2026 by admin
Of those watching the World Cup or Love Island, if they had to keep watching just one 39% would choose Love Island ad 38% would just watch the World Cup. 23% feel they genuinely couldn’t choose. Over half (53%) of those watching the World Cup have been watching it live for the evening
June 19, 2026 / June 19, 2026 by admin
If given the chance for an all-expenses paid trip to the USA for the World Cup, just 29% would go. 40% would go to Mexico, and 71% would go to Canada. Almost 4 years on, more than 2 in 3 (70%) say their perception of the World Cup is negatively impacted by the
May 6, 2026 by admin
• 83% of adults have felt pressure on their finances due to rising household bills, with 34% of these feeling a lot of pressure. • 46% of adults expect their household bills to increase by €101-€250 a month and 37% think they will increase by less than €100 a month. o The average amount adults
April 7, 2026 by admin
• 67% of adults have heard of Zippay with 37% of these knowing what it is and how it works. • If Zippay was available in their banking app, 62% are likely to use it with 18% of these very likely to use it. o This is highest for adults aged 45-54 with 68%
March 5, 2026 by admin
48% of adults with mothers in Ireland will be buying a present for their mother this Mother’s Day. Of those who will buy a gift the average amount adults will spend is €125. Adults who have a positive relationship with their mother plan to spend €150. 70% of adults would describe their