Ireland's Digital Mirror

Real-time reflection of Irish society through data, sentiment, and collective truths

+12%
€1,850
Avg Dublin Rent
68% homeownership rate (falling)
+3.2%
€42k
National Average
32% earn below living wage
+8%
€3.2k
Annual Takeaway Spend
Average Irish person
-0.4
4.8
out of 10
Below pre-pandemic levels

National Mood Index

4.8
out of 10
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Based on weekly surveys of Irish residents. Currently reflecting concerns about housing costs, cost of living, and economic uncertainty.

What Ireland's Talking About

Dublin Rent Crisis

847

Tech Layoffs

623

Pension Anxiety

512

Side Hustles

389

Cost of Living

1203

County Comparison

CountyAvg SalaryAvg RentHome Ownership
Dublin€52,000€1,85058%
Cork€43,000€1,40065%
Galway€40,000€1,30066%
Limerick€38,000€1,10070%
National€42,000€1,20068%

National Financial Health

Average Savings
€8,500
Only 3 months emergency fund
Average Debt
€12,000
Excluding mortgages
Pension Coverage
52%
Nearly half without pension

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