Rugby World Cup drives Irish spending in France while volumes at home slumpMuireann DuffyCard spending was down 8 per cent in September compared to the previous month as the end of summer put a dampener on consumer spending habits. However, bucking the overall trend was the volume of Irish card spending in France, as thousands of Irish fans travelled to the Rugby World Cup. Card spending in France was up 9 per cent, making it the only country to show an improvement on August's figures. Meanwhile, other popular destinations for Irish holidaymakers noted large spending declines, including Greece (down 23 per cent), Portugal (down 18 per cent) and Spain (down 13 per cent). Back at home, social spending took a heavy hit in September, falling by 14 per cent, while retail spending declined by 7 per cent.

Source: Irish Independent October 14, 2023 02:47 UTC