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Irish consumer confidence increases for a second month in June
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.
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.
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.
Confidence falls further but much less than in March
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.
Almost half (45%) of consumers planning significant home improvement spending in the next two years, and a further 27% planning a ‘refresh’ such as painting and decorating.
Broadly based slide sees confidence drop to 3 year low
The Irish League of Credit Unions, which represents 90% of active credit unions in the Republic of Ireland, has published its Q1 FY2026 results (Oct to Dec 2025) on behalf of its affiliated credit unions.
Findings from the latest quarterly Credit Union Northern Ireland Consumer Sentiment Survey show that almost half (47%) of consumers think that the economy will be weaker in five years’ time.