Newspapers/Publications
Reliable databases for Leaving Cert Economics — perfect for using real Irish and international statistics in answers, projects, and data questions.
Newspapers & Publications (for Leaving Cert Economics)
These sources are ideal for “current issues” and evaluation. Use them to (i) describe what’s happening, (ii) apply LC theory, and (iii) support your argument with real examples.
The Business Post
Strong Irish coverage of policy, business and finance. Great for LC essays on budgets, taxation, housing, inflation, investment, and the Irish banking system—often with clear, practical detail.
Irish Independent
Daily business and economy reporting with lots of Irish examples. Useful for LC questions where you must propose policy responses (taxes/subsidies/regulation) and evaluate pros/cons.
The Irish Times
High-quality Irish coverage and analysis. Excellent for LC “evaluate” answers—often provides balanced arguments on budgets, housing, growth, inequality, and Ireland’s position in the EU/global economy.
Financial Times
Best for international macro: interest rates, inflation, exchange rates, globalisation, trade, and financial markets. Great when you want to compare Ireland/EU/US responses to economic shocks.
The Economist
Very strong for “big picture” explanation: why inflation happens, how central banks respond, global trade tensions, development issues, and policy trade-offs. Great for improving evaluation depth in long answers.
RTÉ News
Excellent Ireland-specific reporting on inflation, budgets, wages, housing and the wider economy—often written in plain English, which helps LC students translate theory into real-world meaning.