In-depth regional analysis covering employment, housing, trade, consumer behaviour and sector performance across Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary and Waterford. Each report combines official statistics, our proprietary business surveys and interviews with employers on the ground.
Our quarterly reports are released in January, April, July and October. Each edition includes detailed forecasts, sector breakdowns and county-level commentary for the full province.
Regional GDP growth is tracking ahead of the national average, driven by strong performance in pharmaceuticals, tech services and agri-food exports. Includes county-level employment and housing analysis.
Completions, planning permissions and rental trends across the six counties, with new data on vacancy rates and the pipeline of scheduled residential delivery through 2027.
Card spending data, footfall indices and our own retailer survey reveal where household budgets are shifting, with implications for inventory, pricing and staffing across the retail sector.
How Munster exporters are adapting to shifting EU and UK trade conditions, covering freight volumes, port throughput and currency exposure for manufacturing and agri-food firms.
Employment, vacancy and wage data by sector and county, including analysis of commuting patterns, remote-working trends and skills shortages across key regional industries.
Farm-gate prices, input costs and rural enterprise trends, examining how dairy, beef and tillage sectors are responding to weather conditions, policy changes and export demand.
Our reports follow a consistent structure so subscribers can compare editions over time and quickly locate the data most relevant to their decisions.
When major economic news breaks, we publish focused bulletins so subscribers can respond quickly. Recent editions include:
| Bulletin | Published | Format | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interest rate outlook and its impact on Munster SME borrowing | December 2025 | PDF, 8 pages | Request |
| Impact of data centre investment on Mid-West electricity demand | November 2025 | PDF, 10 pages | Request |
| Budget 2026: measures relevant to Munster households and firms | October 2025 | PDF, 6 pages | Request |
| Port of Cork expansion: regional trade implications | September 2025 | PDF, 9 pages | Request |
| Tourism season review for Kerry and West Cork | August 2025 | PDF, 7 pages | Request |
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