When did the Celtic Tiger End?

The Celtic Tiger is generally considered to have ended in 2008 with the onset of the global financial crisis.

Here's why:

* Economic Growth Slowed: The Irish economy, which had experienced rapid growth throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, started to slow down significantly in 2008.

* Property Bubble Burst: The property bubble, a key driver of the Celtic Tiger, burst in 2008. This led to a sharp decline in construction activity and a rise in unemployment.

* Financial Crisis: The global financial crisis, which began in 2008, had a major impact on the Irish economy. Banks were heavily exposed to the crisis and required a government bailout.

* Recession: Ireland entered a deep recession in 2008, with GDP shrinking by over 10%.

While the Celtic Tiger began to show signs of strain before 2008, the year 2008 marked a significant turning point, signifying the end of the period of rapid economic growth and the beginning of a period of economic hardship.