Irish Economy: Spending Surges on Mayo's Victory, But Jobless Numbers Creep Up

AIB data shows consumer spending jumped 5% in July, fueled by hot weather and major events. In Mayo, pub spending rocketed 210% and restaurant spend surged 58% following the county's first All-Ireland football title in 75 years. Even Kerry fans splashed out 50% more in Dublin than at the semi-final.

Live Register Ticks Higher

The CSO reported 191,880 people on the Live Register in July—a 3.4% annual increase. Seasonally...