Parents fork out €749 on Communion Day spend

Parents spent an average of €749 on their child’s First Communion, according to a survey of spending habits by Ulster Bank.

The survey found that the average spend on Communion day has dropped 2% from €764 last year, and that the amount of money received by children on the big day has dropped 8% to an average of €543.

When asked on individual spends, the surveyed parents revealed that an average of €326.74 is spent on the party food and drinks and €175.37 goes towards the child’s outfit for the day. A further €192.22 is spent on clothes for other family members and €118.93 is paid out on children’s entertainment.