- by Orlagh on 06/10/2025
Our latest CRIFVision-net data highlights a mixed but promising picture of the Irish economy, with entrepreneurial activity continuing to climb. Company registrations rose by 11% year-on-year in Q3 2025, setting the stage for a record-breaking year projected to surpass the previous peak in 2021.
Across the country, entrepreneurial appetite remains robust. Twenty-three counties saw growth in new company formations, with notable growth from Westmeath and Kildare (both up 26%), Meath and Limerick (19%), Cork (14%), and Dublin (6%). This broad regional uplift reflects rising business confidence well beyond Ireland's primary urban centres.
Sectoral performance was equally dynamic. Motor led with a 31% surge in new registrations, followed by IT (28%), Agriculture (23%), and Construction (20%) - a clear signal of strength across both emerging and traditional industries. In contrast, Mining and Real Estate experienced declines of 16% and 1% respectively, pointing to sector-specific headwinds.
With momentum building across regions and sectors, projections suggest 2025 will set a new all-time high for start-up activity, underscoring Ireland's dynamic and resilient business landscape.
Stay tuned for next week's update, where we'll explore commercial judgments and hear insights from our Managing Director, Christine Cullen.
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