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
“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.
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