Google searches for 'shop local Cork' soar by 700%

Google data shows that people are actively searching for ways to support Irish businesses this year

Google searches for“just buy Irish” increased by 3,495% in the past week

Google have recorded staggering increases in people searching terms relating to shopping locally online in the past week, coinciding with the country's move to Level 5 which restricts many Irish retailers from opening their physical stores. 

Google searches for“just buy Irish” increased by 3,495%, while “shop local Ireland” increased by 540%, and “buy Irish gifts” searches increased by 200%.