Dublin, Cork, Limerick lead league for big spenders

IF YOU want a good income and high-spending lifestyle, move to the greater Dublin area, Limerick or Cork.

However, if you are less concerned by the pursuit of wealth, you might wish to decamp to Donegal or Kerry.

That is the overriding message from a new breakdown of total earnings and disposable income on a county by county basis for 2003 — the latest year for which figures are available.