Bank of Ireland sees profits jump 33%

Bank said its mortgage position retained its number one position in new lending

Loans were €84bn at the end of June, up €1.5bn, year-on-year.

Bank of Ireland reported a strong first half of 2026 growing pre-tax profits by 33% to €960m and upgraded its full-year guidance.

The bank said the strong performance was driven by a growth in loans, deposits, and wealth assets under management.