That's according to a survey.
Business activity in Dublin experienced a sharp and accelerated increase in the first three months of the year according to a new survey.
The Purchasing Managers Index from S&P Global also shows companies in the capital took on extra staff at the fastest pace in three-and-a-half years.
But it warns the fallout from the war in Ukraine, bringing increased costs, poses real threats to potential growth for the remainder of the year.
Eurovision Participation Decisions Come Down To Money And Audience - Eurovision Author
Ireland won't be participating at next year's Eurovision Song Contest.
Midlands Set For A Night Of Culture And Creativity
70 events are taking place to mark Culture Night.
Ploughing 2026 Live Day Three: As It Happened
Next year's location for the 2027 Ploughing Championships has been confirmed.
Maura Higgins Tops Dancing With The Stars Leaderboard In Week 1
The Longford reality show star is off to a flying start competing for the glitterball trophy.
Midlands Region Will Continue To Host National Ploughing Championships - NPA
Reports suggest the Ploughing will be heading to Rathangan next year.
Ploughing 2026 Day Two: As It Happened
Innovation, wellbeing and renewables are key themes at this year’s Championships
Ploughing Live 2026 Day One: As It Happened
The National Ploughing Championships saw 77,000 people attend on Day One.
Murdered Westmeath Faithful Opens Up On Exhausting Game
Donal is the latest faithful to be banished from the Castle.
Patrick Bergin Hit With Tidal Wave Of Nostalgia As He Prepares Leave Offaly Castle
The Hollywood actor is selling Emmel Castle after buying it 35 years ago.
Westmeath Author Wins Major Literary Prize
Kinnegad's Nicole Flattery is the winner of this year's Rooney Prize.
Cannonball 2026 Heading For Offaly Today
Cannonball has raised €2,281,871 for Irish Children’s Charities.
Arts Council Awards Over €17m In Funding To 220 Recipients Nationwide
Westmeath recipients will receive €126,500.
Clothing And Footwear Repair Voucher Scheme "Needs to Happen" - Laois Fashion Designer
The Department of the Environment will pilot clothing and footwear repair vouchers next year.
Special Concert To Launch Friends Of Esker Arts Set For This Month
"Stones in His Pockets" is coming to Tullamore this month.
Athlone Burlesque Star Brings Festival Back For A Fourth Year
Athlone burlesque performer Memphis Shell discusses the history, confidence and community behind the artform ahead of the Heart of Ireland Burlesque Festival.
Laois Woman Set Guinness World Record In Largest Ever Clarinet Orchestra
Mountmellick's Maeve Furey helped set the record.
Tickets Slashed To €4 Across Midlands Cinemas This Weekend
The deal is part of the celebrations for National Cinema Weekend.
The Traitors Mark White "I Had Nothing To Lose"
The Traitors Star Mark White reflects on this time on the hit show, adjusting to life after the castle and shares his advise for this year's cast.
Other Voices: The Anam Sessions To Return Next Week
Emo Court in Laois will feature.
First Batch Of Electric Picnic Tickets Sell Out
The first round of tickets for 2027 are completely booked out.
