Ireland had more tourists this August, but they spent a lot less than last year

IRELAND HAD MORE foreign residents visit in August than last year, but they spent less than tourists who visited the same month last year. Foreign resident overnight visitors spent just under 6.7m nights in Ireland in August – that’s roughly equivalent to 18,356 years. SpendingExcluding fares, visitors spent €744m in Ireland in August. AdvertisementContinental Europe visitors spent €251m (24%), while visitors from Great Britain spent €155m (21%). Visitors staying in B&Bs or guest houses dropped from 62,900 to 52,300 between August 2024 and August 2025.