Swifties, sports fans and Pride led to huge spending spree in Dublin

Taylor Swift performs on stage during her show at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin last Saturday. Photo: Getty

Tessa Ndjonkou

“Swiftnomics” provided a huge boost for Dublin last weekend, with a 144pc increase in spending over the three days, Irish banks have said.

The capital hosted Dublin Pride, four All-Ireland quarter-finals in Croke Park, the Longitude festival at Marlay Park, concerts in Fairview Park and Malahide Castle and Taylor Swift’s three shows at the Aviva stadium.