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2026.06.0410:00:00UTC+00Irish GDP Contracts Sharply, Deepening Downturn in First Quarter 2026

Ireland’s economy slipped further into contraction in the first quarter of 2026, with GDP falling 12.1% quarter-on-quarter, according to the latest data updated on 4 June 2026. The decline marks a steep deterioration from the already negative performance in the previous quarter, when GDP shrank by 4.2% compared with the quarter before.

The figures, measured on a quarter-over-quarter basis, show that the pace of economic slowdown has accelerated significantly. While the previous reading captured the change from late 2025 into early 2026, the latest number reflects an even deeper pullback within the first three months of 2026, signaling mounting pressure on Ireland’s growth trajectory. Investors and policymakers will be closely monitoring upcoming data releases to assess whether this sharp downturn is temporary or the start of a more prolonged period of weakness for the Irish economy.

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