Americans are gearing up for a record-breaking Memorial Day weekend, with AAA forecasting that 45.1 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home between Thursday, May 22 and Monday, May 26. The figure marks a 1.4 million increase from last year and breaks the previous travel record of 44 million, set in 2005.
Ireland's rental market continues to tighten dramatically, with average open-market rents nationwide surging to €2,053 per month in the first quarter of 2025 -- marking a 3.4% increase over just three months and the steepest quarterly jump in two decades, according to the latest Rental Report by Daft.ie.
The latest Daft.ie House Price Report reveals that housing prices across Ireland rose by an average of 3.7% in the first quarter of 2025. The national average listed price reached €346,048, reflecting an 11.6% increase compared to the previous year and a 35% rise since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ireland's home prices saw a national increase of 9% on average during 2024, according to Daft.ie's latest House Price Report. By the fourth quarter, the typical listed price nationwide had reached €332,109--1.4% higher than the previous quarter and 30% above pre-pandemic levels.