Cash is still king for communion and confirmation gifts, research reveals

As families across Ireland prepare for communion and confirmation season, cash remains the top choice for gifting.

New research from An Post Money reveals that cash is seen as a practical yet thoughtful gift that is here to stay.

According to the survey conducted by Empathy Research, over half (56 per cent) of Irish adults gift €50 or more to a niece or nephew for their communion or confirmation, while a generous two-thirds of consumers would give the same amount to a godchild.

In contrast, €20 is the go-to gifting amount for a family friend’s child, with 42 per cent choosing this sum for communions and 37 per cent for confirmations.

Speaking on the prevalence of cash for these occasions, director of distribution at An Post, Brendan Moran, said: “Communions and confirmations are significant moments in a child’s life, and cash has always been a valued and practical gift, offering recipients the chance to save up for a big purchase.

“These milestones are often a…