Timely analysis from our Cork-based team on the trends shaping Munster's economy — from labour markets and housing to trade, tourism and regional investment. Browse our latest commentary below.
Our analysts publish regular commentary drawing on official statistics, proprietary business surveys and interviews with employers across Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary and Waterford.
Employment in Cork city and county has grown for a fourth consecutive quarter, driven by pharma, tech services and logistics. We examine what shifting FDI patterns mean for the year ahead.
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Constrained housing supply is now a measurable constraint on recruitment in Limerick and Waterford. Our analysis quantifies the cost to employers and the outlook for completions.
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Container volumes and agri-food exports through Cork and Foynes offer an early signal of regional demand. We break down the latest figures and what they indicate for Q2.
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Hospitality vacancies in Kerry and West Cork remain above pre-2020 levels. We look at wage trends, seasonal labour supply and the growing role of automation in the sector.
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Onshore wind and solar pipeline activity in Tipperary and Clare is attracting record levels of private capital. We assess the local economic impact and grid constraints ahead.
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Seed and early-stage funding across the region held steadier than national averages in 2025. We review the sectors attracting investors and what 2026 may hold.
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We combine CSO releases, Eurostat series, Revenue figures and government department statistics to build a rigorous quantitative baseline for each county and sector.
Our quarterly business sentiment survey of 250+ Munster firms captures leading indicators — hiring intentions, pricing plans and investment expectations — before they appear in official data.
Regular interviews with employers, port operators, planners and business groups across the region add qualitative context that pure data analysis cannot capture.
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