Irish Economy

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29 Jan 20267 min read

Ireland's 2025 Recession: The Numbers Everyone Kept Talking Around

Two consecutive quarters of GDP contraction and the official response was essentially 'grand, sure'. Here's what the CSO data actually shows, and what it means for Irish businesses planning 2026.

20 Jan 20266 min read

IKEA Ireland Lost 70% of Its Profits in One Year. Here's What That Actually Means.

€6.91 million pre-tax profit on revenues that should be generating multiples of that. IKEA Ireland's 2024 accounts are a useful window into what's quietly happening to consumer spending in this country.