Christmas is their business: Meet the people who do a roaring trade in turkeys, trees and double entendresFive Christmas workers talk about their trades, from turkey and tree farmers to a panto dame. We even hear from the main man himselfSat Dec 07 2024 - 05:00
‘Our available balance was €500 lower than we thought it should be’: A ‘jarring’ story about An Post Money appFunds from a customer’s subsidiary account rather than main account used to cover card transactionsThu Dec 05 2024 - 08:00
Bank warns criminals won’t rest over ChristmasText message scams most common ones circulating in 2024Wed Dec 04 2024 - 07:28
Election 2024 final results: Fianna Fáil the biggest party in the Dáil with just one seat between Sinn Féin and Fine GaelFinal count finished in Cavan-Monaghan with the make up of the 34th Dáil now completeMon Dec 02 2024 - 23:18
Election 2024 results: Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly loses his Dáil seatRoderic O’Gorman secures solitary Green Party seat, Aontú gains second TD while Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch loses outMon Dec 02 2024 - 08:02
Cyber Monday: Are the deals real or just retailer tricks?More than a third of Irish consumers will hunt for bargains today, spending over €300 on average – but watch out for scamsMon Dec 02 2024 - 00:01
Buswells Hotel manager bids farewell to his ringside seat to history in the ‘third house of the Oireachtas’The Dublin hotel has for decades been a popular meeting place and watering hole for politicians, lobbyists and journalistsSun Dec 01 2024 - 06:00
Election 2024 results: The winners and losers from day one of countFianna Fáil leader says he sees clear path to government while Fine Gael leader expresses confidence that his party will play significant role in Coalition formation talksSun Dec 01 2024 - 02:20
Christmas gift ideas: 100 Irish websites to get your shopping sortedWe’ve compiled a list of 100 Irish websites packed with Christmas present potential, from the handmade to the ridiculousSat Nov 30 2024 - 05:00
Election 2024: Analysis and reaction as exit poll shows tight race, but what do these results mean?The 2024 general election is set to be mighty close - with the largest parties all duking it out, according to our exit pollFri Nov 29 2024 - 23:59
Consumer watchdog intervenes to protect Irish Homebase customersLiquidators of DIY chain secures commitment that contracts and vouchers will be honouredFri Nov 29 2024 - 18:28
From surprise charges to new scams: The perils of Christmas online shoppingOccasional delivery issues aside, there will be other things online shoppers will have to contend with that can be equally, if not more, problematic, such as taxesFri Nov 29 2024 - 11:15
Black Friday: ‘Some retailers see it as an opportunity to shift old stock, but consumers see through that’Concerns around economics and sustainability have some retailers refusing to embrace the ‘discount sales’ periodFri Nov 29 2024 - 06:00
Retailers taken to court over ‘fake discounts’ as Black Friday starts Christmas sales seasonShoppers are being deliberately misled, says consumer watchdog which has launched legal proceedings against a number of outletsFri Nov 29 2024 - 00:15
Election 2024: How do I vote, what are the polls saying and how does the system work?Everything you need to know ahead of polling stations opening at 7am on FridayThu Nov 28 2024 - 16:31
‘I don’t believe Fianna Fáil or Fine Gael have the desire to truly tackle the housing crisis’: How will first-time buyers vote?Election 2024: Many voters struggling to get on property ladder will be basing their first preferences on parties’ policies on issueTue Nov 26 2024 - 06:00
Food businesses get priced out: ‘I have been a chef for over 25 years and it’s the hardest it has ever been’People who have poured their heart and soul into setting up successful food businesses are finding the going is only getting tougherTue Nov 26 2024 - 06:00
Paying hundreds for your phone each year? Here’s how to dial down the costsA guide to cutting mobile phone costs, from switching providers at the end of your contract to avoiding overcharges on dataTue Nov 26 2024 - 05:00
The cost of living is a big election issue even if price rises are slowingThe outgoing government handled some elements of the cost-of-living crisis well, but failed miserably in other areasTue Nov 26 2024 - 00:00
‘Game on for this election’, McDonald says, as Sinn Féin gains momentum Latest Irish Times/B&A Ipsos poll shows sharp drop in support for Fine Gael and modest boost for Sinn FéinMon Nov 25 2024 - 13:03
‘I honestly have no idea how I’m going to save my restaurant from going under’Irish restaurateurs face the hardest of times as the soaring cost of ingredients adds to an already challenging climateMon Nov 25 2024 - 06:00
Storm Bert: Met Éireann red weather warnings in Cork and Galway as ‘multi-hazard’ storm hits all of IrelandPublic in Cork and Galway urged to ‘shelter in place’ as ‘complex, multi-hazard’ storm hitsSat Nov 23 2024 - 06:00
Harris accused of displaying ‘height of arrogance’ by centre left partiesLabour and Social Democrats target Fine Gael leader for ruling out multi-party left wing allianceFri Nov 22 2024 - 12:56
Irish Life Health ups insurance prices for third time in one yearAnnouncement follows emergence of Level Health as a fourth provider in marketFri Nov 22 2024 - 11:47
Irish shoppers losing interest and trust in Black Friday salesDespite scepticism, purchasing will remain significant with spending per shopper likely to reach €431 compared to €343 last yearFri Nov 22 2024 - 06:00
‘I feel Irish Rail are just running down the time and hoping I will go away’ Family trip to Belfast tarnished after paying a premium, only to be told when they got on board that there was no first class and no cateringThu Nov 21 2024 - 07:42
Election 2024 live: Sinn Féin claim RTÉ not ‘up to scratch’ on Gaza as Greens pledge to tackle school homeworkFine Gael targets SF spending proposals in ‘piggy bank’ videoWed Nov 20 2024 - 19:30
Health insurance premiums have climbed by 11% so far in 2024 - HIAHealth Insurance Authority says average policy price is now €1,712 and that consumers view private cover as a necessity not a luxuryTue Nov 19 2024 - 16:15
‘It’s been 120 days and counting and Aer Lingus still hasn’t refunded me $1,953 for my cancelled flight’Fees charged to change flights during the airline’s pilots’ strike took months to be reimbursedTue Nov 19 2024 - 06:00
Grocery price inflation climbs to over 3%Price growth remains well below the worst of the cost of living crisisMon Nov 18 2024 - 16:59
‘I ordered an iPhone off Refurbed for over €700 and have experienced an endless stream of problems’Reader has endless stream of problems since ordering an iPhone 13 Pro last MarchMon Nov 18 2024 - 06:00
‘Devastated’ Pat Shortt pays tribute to comedy partner Jon Kenny who has died aged 66President remembers Limerick actor, best known as one half of D’Unbelievables, as an ‘extraordinary talent’Sat Nov 16 2024 - 18:03
Man who saved infant in buggy from drowning among those honoured at Garda National Youth AwardsTributes paid to groups and individuals actively working to make communities safer at ceremony in PortlaoiseSat Nov 16 2024 - 17:00
Confusion as Ryanair flights from Dublin and around Europe cancelled and then uncancelledAirline says small number of affected passengers can claim refunds if they booked alternative flightsFri Nov 15 2024 - 18:15
Ireland’s spending on healthcare among highest in EU despite eight-year decline, figures showEurostat data suggests healthcare expenditure increased in all of bloc’s countries between 2014 and 2022Fri Nov 15 2024 - 17:14
No mad scramble but thousands line up for Robbie Williams ticketsThere was no sign of the controversial dynamic pricing model used for Oasis ticketsFri Nov 15 2024 - 12:30
Dublin Christmas lights switch on as traders nervously optimistic about businessGrafton Street set for festive season as children from Little Blue Heroes Foundation launch illuminations in cityThu Nov 14 2024 - 20:53
Here are 33 places to eat in Ireland that readers say are good valueThe hospitality sector is going through a rough time but some establishments are continuing to offer value for moneyTue Nov 12 2024 - 06:23
Michael O’Leary doubles down on teacher comments after ‘pile on’, saying he was making ‘serious’ pointRyanair chief executive says there aren’t enough TDs from private sectorMon Nov 11 2024 - 10:00
Mortgage holders can save up to €600 a month by switching rates Rates favour more energy efficient homes but savings of up to €7,405 are available to many homeownersMon Nov 11 2024 - 09:17
Is John entitled to his money back for a broken computer?Warranties are not straightforward and are rarely as good as they seemThu Nov 07 2024 - 11:07
The 12 savings of Christmas: When to shop (November), what to drink (not Champagne) and moreOh come, all ye frugal, and tuck into this selection box of tips for avoiding financial distress during the festive season, from freezing your stuffing to buying the drink that’s very like champagne but much cheaperTue Nov 05 2024 - 06:00
Nine areas where it costs to be single and one where you’re quids in Single people pay a premium on everything from housing and food bills to tax and holidaysTue Nov 05 2024 - 05:00
Conor Pope calculates Christmas will cost a family of five €2,373. Here’s how it breaks downThe cost of a typical Irish Christmas for a family of five comes in at an eye-watering figureMon Nov 04 2024 - 06:00
Nearly all homeowners fail to claim up to €1,250 in relief on rising mortgage billsOnly one in eight of the 208,000 property owners thought eligible has applied for relief announced in Budget 2024Mon Nov 04 2024 - 05:00
‘Health claims on food packaging can’t always be believed’: Nutrition coach Sophie Morris takes us shoppingSophie Morris has become a hit on Instagram, where she opens people’s eyes about the ultra-processed foods we eat. The good news? Healthier is not always pricierSat Nov 02 2024 - 05:00
Energy switching rates are under 20% despite potential for savings - CRU report Customers who switched every year for the last four years could have saved €946 on electricity, €775 on gas or €2,018 on dual fuel costsFri Nov 01 2024 - 19:33
‘We are highly embarrassed’: creator of Pakistan website behind non-existent Dublin Halloween parade says it was a mistakeNazir Ali of myspirithalloween.com said it is ‘very wrong’ to suggest search-focused site posted information as a hoaxFri Nov 01 2024 - 15:48
Broadcast moratorium to be scrapped and new requirement to tackle election misinformation introducedCoimisiún na Meán lifts longstanding ban on broadcasters, which has been in place since 1997Fri Nov 01 2024 - 14:38
A hassle-free way to save at least €300 on your energy billsSwitching gas or electricity provider offers simple savings with no real downsideFri Nov 01 2024 - 12:22
