Misleading pricing among potential law breaches found at tourist hotspot shops by watchdogDublin’s Temple Bar, Dingle and Kenmare in Kerry and Tramore in Waterford among the locations visited by CCPC inspectorsTue May 26 2026 - 01:01
All attempts to use a Ryanair voucher have failed, says ‘staunch supporter’ of airlineRay bought €200 gift card as an 18th birthday present for his granddaughterMon May 25 2026 - 06:00
First look: Inside Grano’s new bakery and takeaway in Dublin 7Banco in Dublin 7 will serve pastries in the morning, focaccias at lunchtime and pizza in the eveningsMon May 25 2026 - 05:00
Hiring a car abroad: The dos and don’ts for holidaymakers this summerAll you need to know, from doing your research, insurance tips and why that upgrade is not always good newsFri May 22 2026 - 11:45
Four new train stations planned in Meath under proposed Navan-Dublin rail lineJourney from Navan to Dublin expected to take no more than 60 minutes under latest plansWed May 20 2026 - 14:55
Kerry retailer attached ‘Made in Ireland’ labels to jumpers made in PakistanQuills Woollen Market fined €500 and ordered to pay €1,000 costs after ‘deliberate attempt to deceive buyers’Tue May 19 2026 - 14:26
Hundreds of suspected dodgy-box users in Ireland get warning letters from SkyBroadcaster says it could take legal action if users do not promise to stop streaming content illegallyTue May 19 2026 - 12:42
Hiring a car abroad: Here’s how to avoid any nasty surprises this summerTwo in five Irish holidaymakers who rented vehicles overseas last year had problemsMon May 18 2026 - 18:23
Couple setting up new home on their ‘disastrous experience’ with Virgin MediaA reader’s husband has a job that requires remote working. Their problems started when they moved to a new-build propertyMon May 18 2026 - 14:15
A jacket arrives in the wrong size and colour – and the company ghosts the customerPat was very disappointed with a garment bought from Maison-Vaison, then enraged after multiple emails and ultimately being ghosted Mon May 18 2026 - 06:58
Two in five of us had problems with holiday car-hire last year, says watchdogConsumers urged to check reviews, read rental agreements and shop around for the right serviceMon May 18 2026 - 06:00
RTÉ confirms Derek Mooney’s pay was incorrectly listed in public recordsBroadcaster says in 2024 Mooney earned salary of €197,151 which saw him finish in eighth place in RTÉ earning listThu May 14 2026 - 19:50
Eurovision: prominent bars join TV boycott as Jewish Council criticises RTÉPantiBar owner says decision to stop screening contest is validated by Israel’s attempt to use it as ‘propaganda tool’Thu May 14 2026 - 06:00
Reader caught out by Complete Savings subscription: ‘I never knowingly signed up’ Many people face a charge without being fully aware, but a refund is availableWed May 13 2026 - 06:00
Future days off considered for Irish football playoffs at Oireachtas committeeOne-off public holiday ‘redundant’ due to Czech Republic defeat – but TDs say it’s ‘a very good idea’Tue May 12 2026 - 14:37
Rodent infestations and spider egg sacs among reasons for food closure orders in Dublin, Cork and WaterfordFive restaurants and food services were served with the orders last monthTue May 12 2026 - 13:45
FedEx messing sees woman facing debt collectorsProtracted back and forth over charges for package is a stressful experienceTue May 12 2026 - 06:32
Coimisiún na Meán rejects complaint over nudity shown on Sunday televisionRTÉ radio and television the most complained-about media platforms, regulator report findsTue May 12 2026 - 06:00
Tour operators record sharp decline in overseas holiday bookingsBetween April and May, July fares fell for 27 popular Mediterranean routesTue May 12 2026 - 06:00
Paula was ‘disappointed with Ireland’s premier airline’ but Aer Lingus followed the rulesAirline says flight cancellation was due to extraordinary circumstances that were outside its controlMon May 11 2026 - 06:05
Rathwood: ‘domino effect’ led to disarray and thousands of dissatisfied customersRoot causes of home and garden retailer’s problems readily identifiable and can be rectified, says court Fri May 08 2026 - 19:56
What the digital euro means for youOn The Money: EU consumers will be able to make instant payments and transfers to anyone in the euro zoneFri May 08 2026 - 12:05
28 ways to save money on your foreign holiday this summerYou could add hours to your holiday – and your life – by following this adviceMon May 04 2026 - 06:02
How weight-loss drugs are reshaping modern life: ‘I’m paying €250 a month not to eat’ GLP-1 drugs are reshaping the lives of many, but such treatments can come with a side order of stigma, even shameSat May 02 2026 - 06:00
PrepayPower first to hike energy prices due to Iran war, others expected to follow suitAverage household’s annual electricity bill will rise by €168 and gas by €171Fri May 01 2026 - 15:14
Panda Waste set to introduce monthly ‘fuel surcharge’ of 97 centMove could presage similar charges across the economy Fri May 01 2026 - 11:51
Why is Kerrygold butter 65% dearer in Kerry than it is in Berlin?Ornua makes and then sells Kerrygold to retailers, but says prices are decided by shopsFri May 01 2026 - 06:00
Rathwood: The unravelling of one of the most complained about companies in IrelandThe Carlow garden centre announced last weekend that it had gone into examinershipFri May 01 2026 - 05:56
Online women’s fashion retailer Oxendales is to closeSantry-based Irish arm employed about 36 staffThu Apr 30 2026 - 16:52
Spotify subscriptions to increase by up to 15% in weeks ahead ‘Change means we can invest more in premium,’ Spotify said in an email sent to impacted customersTue Apr 28 2026 - 17:10
Claire’s closes all of its remaining Irish storesRetailer, which began in 1961, arrived in Ireland in the 1990s proving a big hit with girlsTue Apr 28 2026 - 11:32
More than one third of Irish adults experience financial fraud Up to 40% of victims never report crimeTue Apr 28 2026 - 01:01
Rathwood creditor to help business keep trading but customers must wait to find out about redressExaminer seeking investors and considering restructuring plan for home and garden retailer trading from Carlow-Wicklow border for 30 yearsMon Apr 27 2026 - 19:52
Rathwood Home and Garden World customers express fears they may never see promised refundsCarlow-based home and garden centre opts for Small Company Administrative Rescue Process over examinershipMon Apr 27 2026 - 06:00
The cost of running a home in Ireland: from one cup of tea to a 10-minute shower Knowing how much it costs to heat the livingroom or have a cup of tea can help keep your spending in checkMon Apr 27 2026 - 06:00
Rathwood goes into examinership, says it is ‘not in a position’ to issue customer refundsIn a statement published on its website, the Carlow-based home and garden centre said it would continue to trade as normal during examinership processSat Apr 25 2026 - 11:46
Hegseth tells US allies ‘time for free-riding is over’; White House confirms fresh talks with Iran to take placeIDF and Hizbullah accuse each other of violating Israel-Lebanon ceasefire which Trump says will be extended Fri Apr 24 2026 - 20:46
Staycation once again: Should you holiday in Ireland this year?Last weekend Aer Lingus started cutting hundreds of flights from its schedule, while Ryanair has been talking up the risk of fuel shortagesFri Apr 24 2026 - 11:14
Remote-controlled rotating sex toy recalled over risk of injury from detaching partsCommunications watchdog issues rare warning about product sold by lingerie chain Ann SummersThu Apr 23 2026 - 18:18
Energy providers launch guide to help homes cut costsShifting electricity use away from peak hours can help households reduce costs, Electricity Association saysThu Apr 23 2026 - 06:00
Aer Lingus flight disruptions: Here’s what you need to know if you’re affectedIt may be the year to book with a tour operator and take out the most comprehensive travel insurance you canMon Apr 20 2026 - 17:35
Ireland’s most complained-about companies: there’s a new top offender Ryanair is most complained about company in Ireland for 2025, making it to Number 1 after silver and bronze finishes in years beforeMon Apr 20 2026 - 06:00
Iran studying fresh US proposals, says Hormuz blockade a ‘violation’ of ceasefirePope says it is ‘not in my interest’ to debate Trump on Iran war, but he would continue to preach peaceSat Apr 18 2026 - 19:03
Four rescued after boat catches fire in Dublin BayPleasure craft was more than 2km off coast and sank afterwardsSat Apr 18 2026 - 18:00
Hundreds demonstrate in Dublin to demand Ireland’s neutrality be protectedProtesters condemn US-Israeli war on Iran and call for referendum on Triple LockSat Apr 18 2026 - 16:57
Should I be worried about my summer travel plans amid jet fuel issues?Europe reportedly has ‘maybe six weeks or so’ of jet fuel supplies on hand. What will this mean for flights?Thu Apr 16 2026 - 20:12
Fact check: Has Ireland really introduced the ‘largest fuel assistance package in Europe’?Britain introduced no measures for the current fuel crisis but has not reversed the 6 cent cut in excise from 2022 Wed Apr 15 2026 - 19:39
Consumer watchdog finds no evidence of fuel price gouging in era of spiralling costs Costs increasing in line with wholesale price, Competition and Consumer Protection Commission tells Oireachtas committeeWed Apr 15 2026 - 16:00
Fuel prices start to fall across Ireland as excise cuts come into effectSome stations see 10c drop, but industry warns reductions may take days to fully filter throughWed Apr 15 2026 - 11:42
Reader left baffled by Flogas refund that never arrivedConsumer says he doesn’t understand why Flogas could not credit the refund to his bank account Wed Apr 15 2026 - 06:00
