Castlebar pubs see 1,000 percent spending increase following Mayo's victory
Bank of Ireland say Andy Moran's men's All-Ireland win over Kerry sparked a surge spree across Mayo
Mayo's All-Ireland victory has sparked a surge in spending across the county with pubs in Castlebar recording a spending hike of over 1,000 percent.
The latest Bank of Ireland Spending Pulse analysing debit and credit card spending since Sunday's All-Ireland win revealed that Mayo’s 75 year wait for an All-Ireland title sparked a massive spending bonanza across the county.
Mayo fans celebrated in style after Jack Coyne lifted the Sam Maguire on Sunday, a day that will go down in GAA history. Pubs across Castlebar recorded a rise of 1,042 percent, and in Westport it was 350 percent and the rest of Mayo it was 118 percent as they posted a significant spending hike on matchday and for the homecoming celebration in Hastings Insurance MacHale Park on Monday compared to the All Ireland weekend last year.
Food was not as high a priority for Mayo supporters following the All-Ireland victory with restaurants recording a spending increase in Castlebar of 130 percent, and 136 percent in Westport and the rest of Mayo was up 15 percent across Sunday and Monday compared to last year. However, takeaways also saw a spike in spending with a 450 percent hike in Castlebar and 167 percent in Westport and the rest of Mayo was up 39 percent.
Supporters were keen to stay overnight in Castlebar to mark the homecoming celebrations with spending in hotels increased by 72 percent, in comparison to the same period last year.
Mayo native, Ciarán Coyle, Group Chief Operating Officer at Bank of Ireland said:
“Mayo's historic All-Ireland victory sparked an outpouring of immense joy and celebration, as well as an economic boost both at home and in the capital, as supporters, including myself, travelled in huge numbers to witness a moment 75 years in the making. It was a momentous moment in time, driven by resilience, perseverance and skill.
“As a proud Mayo supporter, the homecoming celebrations in Castlebar was a special event. It highlights the positive impact major sporting moments can have on communities and local businesses. Our latest Spending Pulse data shows significant increases across hospitality, transport and fuel spending, reflecting the scale of the occasion and the celebrations that followed. This will no doubt continue for the foreseeable future as Sam Maguire, the team and management make their way around towns and villages throughout the county. Up Mayo!”