But Waterford recorded the biggest increase in pub spending, up 651pc on May. As the hospitality sector partially reopened after months of closure, spending in hotels was up 225pc, with restaurant spending up 22pc. Those over the age of 65 recorded the biggest increase in hotel spending in June, up close to 500pc on May. Breaking the figures down by county shows that Cavan recorded the biggest increase in restaurant expenditure in June, up 30pc. The busiest day for spending was June 25, coinciding with pay day for many, while the quietest day for spending was June 6, the day before hospitality reopened.

Source: Irish Independent July 13, 2021 09:44 UTC