Irish Marriage Rates Decline Amid Changing Preferences

New figures from the Central Statistics Office show a 7.7% decline in marriages in Ireland between 2014 and 2024. Experts suggest this indicates a redistribution of demand rather than a collapse, reflecting evolving preferences among couples.

29 Apr, 04:30 — 29 Apr, 04:30

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‘Couples want a say in how their wedding should feel’ – marriages fall 7.7pc amid ‘changing preferences’

New figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) showing a 7.7pc decline in the number of marriages in Ireland between 2014 and 2024 point to a “redistribution of demand rather than a collapse in demand”, according to Catherine McWade, a humanist wedding celebrant.

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Irish Marriage Rates Decline Amid Changing Preferences

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‘Couples want a say in how their wedding should feel’ – marriages fall 7.7pc amid ‘changing preferences’

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