The Irish economy is forecast to grow by 3.4 per cent this year.
In its Quarterly Economic Commentary, the ESRI says it's due to the strong performance of exports, and improved consumption and investment.
But it says the effects of the pandemic are still clearly evident as the unemployment rate increased above 20 per cent in the fourth quarter.
The ESRI, says the growth is surprising given the impact the virus has had over the past 10 months
Arklow Crowned Ireland’s Top Town for Work-Life Balance
Arklow is Ireland’s number one best town for work-life balance in the new 2026 Switcher.ie study
Estate of Play: Wicklow Defies Apartment Boom
House completions are still surging in Wicklow unlike many other counties where apartments seem de rigeur according to all the facts released from the office of The Central Statistics Office
Wicklow Quarry Search For Missing Women Resumes Tuesday Morning
Josephine "Jo Jo" Dullard went missing in 1995, three years before the disappearance of Deirdre Jacob in 1998
Pancakes Are Flippin' Pricey! Why Not Head To The Martello Instead?
Enjoy pancakes and raise funds for Purple House on Tuesday Feb 17th.
Wicklow Stay-at-Home Parents Now Worth Over €60,000 a Year
A decade-long study reveals that the unpaid work of Wicklow’s stay-at-home parents carries a market value exceeding €60,000 annually, highlighting a major gap in public recognition.
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Love Songs on the Coast
Sunny intervals
High: 6°C | Low: 4°C
Sunny intervals
High: 6°C | Low: 4°C
Sunny intervals
High: 6°C | Low: 4°C
Medium-level cloud
High: 6°C | Low: 3°C
Medium-level cloud
High: 6°C | Low: 4°C
