The latest AIB Spend Trend report shows spending in pubs and restaurants increased in February as people said good bye to Dry January.
The report found that most money was spent by consumers on February 1, with Cavan leading the way in pub and overall spending. The biggest increase in overall spending month-on-month was seen in Cavan at 11 per cent, Roscommon on 10 per cent and Monaghan with nine per cent.
Adrian Moynihan, head of consumer at AIB, said the increased spending was likely driven by the St Brigid’s Day long weekend, the Six Nations rugby matches and the end of Dry January:
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