CONCERTS WILL HAVE MILLIONS LINING UP
MORE than 1.5million people plan to go to concerts when COVID-19 restrictions are eased next month, new findings show.
It comes just days after Ed Sheeran announced dates in Croke Park, Pairc Ui Chaoimh and Thomond Park next year.
And Garth Brooks is rumoured to be playing five dates in Croke Park next September.
The Core Consumer Mindset Report found 1.5million Irish people feel safe to attend concerts, nightclubs and sporting events when COVID-19 restrictions ease further on October 22.
Around 1.2million people hope to attend an indoor gig or nightclub while 1.5million people want to go to an outdoor music festival or cultural event.
Some 1.4million people have already met friends for indoor dinner or drinks this month.
While office workers officially returned to their workplaces last Monday, half of workers had already returned to the office before the official date.
Approval
More than two thirds, 69 per cent, of those who have returned to the workplace approve of how their employer or workplace has handled the COVID-19 crisis.
A further 26 per cent of workers plan to return to the workplace or office in the next four weeks.
Finian Murphy, Marketing Director with Core, said the high vaccination rate among the Irish population means people feel safe to socialise.
He said: “There’s been a surge in the return of social norms and activities this month with over 1.4million people having already met friends for dinner or drinks indoors and a further 1.2million planning to.
“The pace at which Ireland’s vaccination rate has grown has clearly increased public confidence, as society continues to re- open.
“The majority of workers are confident in returning.”