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: Ireland’s prospects for the 2026 World Cup received a "massive boost" following back-to-back qualification wins over Poland in April 2026.

: Projections for 2026 inflation have been revised upward to 2.9% , primarily driven by a 30% spike in oil and 57% jump in gas futures prices compared to late 2025.

: Striker Troy Parrott has gained international attention after scoring 30 goals for AZ Alkmaar this season. : Ireland’s prospects for the 2026 World Cup

: Nathan Collins has served as team captain since 2025.

: Employment remains strong with a record 2.57 million payrolled employees as of February 2026, a 2.4% year-on-year increase. Unemployment is low at 4.7% . : Nathan Collins has served as team captain since 2025

: Modified Domestic Demand (MDD) is forecast to grow by 2.8% per annum on average from 2026 to 2028. While Bank of Ireland has revised 2026 GDP growth down to 1.6% due to Middle East instability, the Department of Finance maintains a target of 3.3% growth in Real GNI* for 2026.

Ireland's economy continues to show resilience despite significant global headwinds and high volatility in pharmaceutical exports. : Modified Domestic Demand (MDD) is forecast to grow by 2

New legislation and strategic plans aim to normalize the use of the Irish language in daily public life. Quarterly Bulletin Q1 2026 | Central Bank of Ireland