Bank of Ireland: September card spending rises 2% y/y as concerts drive local spikes

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Bank of Ireland Spending Pulse showed September card spending up 2% from September 2025, with event-driven spikes across Ireland.
Westlife’s September 10-26 3 Arena residency lifted Dublin 1 hotel spending 40%, bar spending 16%; in-person spending rose 12%.
Ticketmaster spending jumped 137% during September 25-27 Oasis ticket sales; Louth rose 341%, Meath 303% year-on-year.
Average Ticketmaster spend for ages 26-45 climbed to €549 per customer from €234 over that period.
Value-seeking persisted, with spending up 89% on online marketplaces, 134% at charity and vintage stores, 49% at discount retailers.

Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Bank of Ireland Group plc published the original content used to generate this news brief on October 09, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.

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Bank of Ireland: September card spending rises 2% y/y as concerts drive local spikes

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