Bumper Christmas for grocers as shoppers splurge almost €1bnDunnes Stores keeps top spot but Lidl and Aldi see greatest market-share growthMon Jan 14 2019 - 14:52
Irish fuel prices fall to their lowest point in 18 monthsSignificant reduction in the cost of crude oil has been among main drivers of changeMon Jan 14 2019 - 12:07
‘I have phoned at least 20 or 30 times asking for the item to be returned’Pricewatch readers’ queries: Owing Littlewoods €100 for trying to make a returnMon Jan 14 2019 - 06:00
Pricewatch readers’ queries: Dunnes Stores confusion but fairnessA case of messy returns shows the law might not always favour the customerMon Jan 14 2019 - 06:00
Pricewatch readers’ queries: Parcel Motel’s crossed wires lack resolution‘They were delivered to the wrong person and Parcel Motel went on to lose them’Mon Jan 14 2019 - 06:00
January savings: 5 ways to cut back on your household billsMore of us should shop around for better value energy and mortgage ratesSat Jan 12 2019 - 00:00
Irish couple robbed twice during nightmare holiday in PortugalDonegal man complains insurance company did not cover cost of theft in AlbufeiraFri Jan 11 2019 - 19:40
Fraud fear prompts Bank of Ireland to restrict some debit cardsBoI will not say how many cards have been restrictedFri Jan 11 2019 - 14:40
Vodafone cut my service, told me I lived in Donegal and put me on hold for 79 minutesPricewatch reader query: Internet ‘inexplicably’ cut on December 13thFri Jan 11 2019 - 14:00
Ireland isn’t a foodie destination – yet – but tourism chiefs say it could beIrish food is much improved but pub grub and ‘the full Irish’ need to smarten upThu Jan 10 2019 - 01:00
Conor Pope: Most people are good and kind and other truths I hold dearMichael Harding returns to this slot next week but, in the meantime, some life lessonsWed Jan 09 2019 - 00:00
Kerry’s Reeks District wins international fame for 2019The mountainous region is among Rough Guide’s six best holiday spots for the yearTue Jan 08 2019 - 15:16
Chopsticks on the table, Mandarin on signs: Irish tourism puts out for Chinese visitorsFáilte Ireland hopes to more than double the high-spending Chinese market by 2025Mon Jan 07 2019 - 13:33
Crappy new year: 16 ways to survive skint JanuaryPricewatch: Cash-saving tips, from leaving the cards at home to avoiding the gymMon Jan 07 2019 - 06:00
Breakfast of champions: which porridge will be named the victor?Four oats go head to head in this penny pinching missionMon Jan 07 2019 - 06:00
Dublin hotel room prices on the up despite increase in supplyAlmost 1,000 new rooms added to capital’s market last year with 2,500 more on the wayMon Jan 07 2019 - 01:00
Will Ireland still offer value for money for tourists in 2019?Our tourism sector insists it is still competitive, but it is facing a year of dramatic changeMon Jan 07 2019 - 01:00
Irish tourism in 2019: Choppy waters aheadLast year was a record year for Irish tourism; the next one is looking a little shakySat Jan 05 2019 - 06:15
Thinking about a holiday in 2019? Here are 30 great ideasWhere to go, when to book and what to do for your upcoming trips this yearSat Jan 05 2019 - 06:00
Ryanair lands at the bottom of UK airline tables for sixth yearIrish budget carrier dismisses ‘Which?’ survey as ‘worthless’, citing 141m passengersSat Jan 05 2019 - 00:01
Ways to spend EuroMillions winnings of £115mHolidays, homes, yachts and jets – or acts of decency and generosity? We look at optionsFri Jan 04 2019 - 21:30
Coffee drinkers in Ireland jolted by rising cost of caffeine hitPrice hikes irk customers as VAT increase is passed on by business ownersFri Jan 04 2019 - 06:00
Penny dropped quickly for Irish people when euro was introducedRepublic’s population embraced currency, then saw anomalies compared to EUThu Jan 03 2019 - 01:00
Hot Yoga: Sure what else would I be doing? And it saves on heating billsConor Pope: Of all the fads I have tried, it’s the one that leaves me feeling best about myselfWed Jan 02 2019 - 00:00
Pricewatch 2018: How the year unfolded for Irish consumersRemember the hosepipe ban? That and other distant memories from the year just goneMon Dec 31 2018 - 06:00
Vast majority are concerned about their finances as they head into 2019Online study indicates 14 per cent fearful of losing their job in the next 12 monthsFri Dec 28 2018 - 14:49
Leopardstown tip: ‘Keep your money in your pocket, it’s safer there’It doesn’t seem the cheery staff member’s advice was heeded, given bookies’ €1.5m haulThu Dec 27 2018 - 18:12
Almost half a billion euro paid out by National Lottery in 2018The biggest prize paid out this year was €17m EuroMillions jackpot won in ThurlesThu Dec 27 2018 - 11:32
Make a list, check your rights: How to make the most of the winter salesStill value to be found in Black Friday era if you are organised about what you actually needMon Dec 24 2018 - 06:00
Last-minute Christmas gifts: Conor Pope’s ultimate guideFrom Andy Warhol socks to skydiving and Exploding Kittens: 37 ideas for every budgetThu Dec 20 2018 - 11:45
Gift vouchers will have five-year expiry date under planned new lawPlans seek to ban companies insisting vouchers spent in one transactionThu Dec 20 2018 - 07:18
How do I protect my Christmas tree from my one-year-old? And vice-versa?Conor Pope: I took to Twitter for advice: the consensus was my tree was doomedWed Dec 19 2018 - 00:00
Defaulters ‘cost other mortgage holders €250 a month’Lack of evictions forces banks to pass on costs to performing loans, consumer advocate saysTue Dec 18 2018 - 20:25
Irish supermarket sales set to top €1 billion in DecemberLess than one percentage point separates three largest chains, figures showMon Dec 17 2018 - 18:46
Lar Corbett’s pub rebuked for ad showing Jesus drinking a pintAdvertising watchdog said Dealz campaign unnecessarily objectified menMon Dec 17 2018 - 18:45
Dramatic increase in mobile phone usage in EU after abolition of ‘roaming’ chargesUse of mobile data services while roaming in the EU and EEA increased by 435 per centMon Dec 17 2018 - 15:20
Foul play ruled out in death of baby girl found on Dublin beachGardaí appeal to mother to contact doctor after postmortem finds baby was born full termMon Dec 17 2018 - 09:11
Christmas crackers: Putting festive favourites to the testThe best seasonal fare from pate and brandy butter to biscuits and plum puddingsMon Dec 17 2018 - 06:00
Older Irish consumers ‘care less about the ethics of businesses’New study suggests younger buyers are more likely to demand higher ethical standardsMon Dec 17 2018 - 01:00
Storm Deirdre: Flooding and power outages around countryGirl (9) hospitalised in Cork city after being struck by falling branchSat Dec 15 2018 - 21:45
Sacred hearts, stereos, JFK and ashtrays: 22 relics of Irish homes pastConor Pope remembers when hallways had telephone tables and beds had blankets?Sat Dec 15 2018 - 00:00
Irish festive shoppers ‘are savvy bargain hunters with selfless streak’Survey finds consumers’ altruism can lead to overspending during Christmas periodWed Dec 12 2018 - 13:44
Ridiculous things at ridiculous prices: it’s definitely ChristmasConor Pope: I actually have a soft spot for the hardy Christmas annual that is BTs Marvel RoomWed Dec 12 2018 - 00:00
Christmas present ideas: These 19 toys never go out of fashionFrom Lego to chess, Barbie and Monopoly, some games and toys never go out of fashionMon Dec 10 2018 - 06:00
Fairytale ending: Shane MacGowan explains ‘faggot’ reference in Christmas songSinger addresses controversy over reference in Pogues Christmas songFri Dec 07 2018 - 11:40
Irish people have no cushion against financial shocks - researchStudy finds most consumers have funds for current needs but not for unexpected issuesThu Dec 06 2018 - 15:58
Glenroe star Dónall Farmer dies aged 81Actor and director played role of Fr Tim Devereux in soapThu Dec 06 2018 - 13:53
Girl (8) ‘so happy’ as missing assistance dogs are foundBrianna Lynch’s epilepsy seizures intensified after suspected theft of Great DanesMon Dec 03 2018 - 20:47
Pricewatch: Apple won’t replace MacBook Pro after two breakdownsCancelling cash back deal and when ‘20% off everything’ sale doesn’t mean everythingMon Dec 03 2018 - 06:00
The hand-made tale: Christmas presents with real heartWe Make Good in Smithfield (and soon online) sell great gifts with a social conscienceMon Dec 03 2018 - 06:00
