Little interest in Cyber Monday as spending falls

But Black Friday saw 9% increase in purchases, Bank of Ireland data shows

Teenagers aged between 13 and 17 recorded the largest spending increase of 204%.

Consumers in Ireland had little interest in Cyber Monday with spending down on last year and overall sales of electrical goods dropping 30% according to data from Bank of Ireland.

Traditionally a big spending week following Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales events have become increasingly popular spreading outside the US.