Want a HUGE engagement ring? Marry a Cork man…

Cork grooms-to-be top the league of big spenders on engagement rings, with more men in the Rebel County dropping up to €3,500 on a sparkler than anywhere else in Ireland. The Leeside lovers were closely followed by Dublin men, who spend an average €2,149 on the diamond, Galway guys, who blow an average €1,449 on the ring and Limerick lads who spend around €1,199. According to a survey by Littlewoods, Westmeath, on average, spend the least on engagement rings, believing that eternal love should cost no more than €729. Next comes Cavan €899, Monaghan €1,149 and Sligo €1,849. However, couples from these regions also devote a greater proportion of their wedding budget to home building than anywhere else. The top five items which Irish women regard as more important than an expensive engagement ring are:

• Deposit on a new home
• A new kitchen
• Soft furnishing including three piece suites
• Large comfortable beds
• Wide screen TVs and household equipment

What would you rather; a flashy ring or a fancy kitchen? Let us know on Twitter @herfamilydotie!