Card spending in Dublin 3 jumped 107% over ten days in August as Oasis and Robbie Williams brought crowds to Croke Park on consecutive weekends.
The latest data from Bank of Ireland shows that social spending close to the stadium rose 185% between 15-24 August, while spending in pubs was up 148% and restaurant spend increased 28%.
Other retailers based near the venue also saw sales rise, including florists, off-licenses, pharmacies and barber shops.
Spending was highest among the 36 to 45 year age group, with an increase of 172% when compared to the same ten days in August 2024.
Meanwhile, spending in Dublin 2 and 4 over the same period declined by 10% overall.
Although boosted by the College Football Classic between Iowa State University and Kansas State University in the Aviva Stadium on 23 August, social spending in the southside locations dipped by 45% whilst retail outlay climbed by 4%.
“Though Oasis fans had to wait 16 years to see their heroes back on stage, Some Might Say it was definitely worth the wait,” said Jilly Clarkin, Head of Customer Journeys & SME Markets at Bank of Ireland.
“Our spending analysis suggests that a new generation have also discovered Oasis and Robbie Williams, with 18 – 25-year-olds posting a 139% spending rise in Dublin 3 during the period of the sold-out gigs.
“It was a bumper time for retailers to make hay while the sun was shining, and with September routines now firmly back in focus revellers have no need to Look Back in Anger on what were special days that will live long in the memory,” she added.
