Spending on outdoor activities rises as summer holidays count down

Spending on campsites, amusement parks and boat rentals increased during August, despite unsettled weather, data shows

Spending in sports clubs, including GAA, soccer, tennis, among others, increased by 50% compared to the same period last year.

Irish consumers have been spending a lot more money on sports, outdoor activities, beauty spas as well as entertainment during the first few weeks of August, as the summer holidays continue to wind down and the new school term approaches, new data shows. 

According to data from the latest Bank of Ireland Spending Pulse, which was taken during the two weeks between August 5 and August 18, spending in sports clubs, including GAA, soccer, tennis among others, increased by 50% compared to the same period last year.