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Pricewatch: Irish shoppers happy to embrace Cyber Monday

Pricewatch: Irish shoppers happy to embrace Cyber Monday

If an online deal seems too good to be true then it almost certainly is

Mon Nov 26 2018 - 06:00
Conor Pope rounds up the best Black Friday deals

Conor Pope rounds up the best Black Friday deals

An A–Z of the bargains to be found on Friday and over the weekend

Fri Nov 23 2018 - 12:59
This easy chorizo stew tastes amazing and is incredibly cheap

This easy chorizo stew tastes amazing and is incredibly cheap

Six-ingredient supper: Conor Pope's chorizo and chickpea stew

Fri Nov 23 2018 - 11:00
Black Friday putting pressure on retailers in run-up to Christmas

Black Friday putting pressure on retailers in run-up to Christmas

US concept is here to stay, but consumers warned not to assume prices are rock bottom

Fri Nov 23 2018 - 00:01
‘I had spent over €200 on phone insurance that proved to be absolutely useless’

‘I had spent over €200 on phone insurance that proved to be absolutely useless’

Customer was told insurance company ‘doesn’t cover this type of damage’

Thu Nov 22 2018 - 13:12
The dos and don’ts of gadget insurance

The dos and don’ts of gadget insurance

Do remember there is a 14-day cooling-off period; don’t go for the cheapest deal

Thu Nov 22 2018 - 13:02
Gadget insurance: consumers, do your research

Gadget insurance: consumers, do your research

Buyers can be confused over what policies cover, how long they last and when to update them

Thu Nov 22 2018 - 13:00
Up to 100,000 people ‘wasting money’ on gadget insurance

Up to 100,000 people ‘wasting money’ on gadget insurance

Central Bank finds 21 per cent of consumers do not cancel device policies

Thu Nov 22 2018 - 13:00
A brief encounter on a Ryanair flight: ‘I never even got her name’

A brief encounter on a Ryanair flight: ‘I never even got her name’

Conor Pope: A humble, wise older woman and an entitled younger woman demanding wine

Wed Nov 21 2018 - 08:55
Average Irish smartphone user picks up 55 times a day – survey

Average Irish smartphone user picks up 55 times a day – survey

Deloitte research shows 56% of adults believe they use their smartphone excessively

Tue Nov 20 2018 - 00:20
Couples getting married in 2019 face higher wedding costs due to VAT hike

Couples getting married in 2019 face higher wedding costs due to VAT hike

Additional cost of about €500 will be borne by many couples having average-sized events

Mon Nov 19 2018 - 07:05
Eir takes direct debits for account that was never set up

Eir takes direct debits for account that was never set up

Pricewatch: Aer Lingus and Dunnes fail to impress but Nespresso service is second to none

Mon Nov 19 2018 - 06:00
Health stores angry at VAT crackdown on food supplements

Health stores angry at VAT crackdown on food supplements

Revenue believes some shops zero-rating supplements that should carry 23% VAT rate

Mon Nov 19 2018 - 00:01
All-Black supporter scores with pre-match proposal

All-Black supporter scores with pre-match proposal

Rowan Babe says: ‘I’m delighted she said yes but I’m gutted about the match’

Sun Nov 18 2018 - 19:04
The vegan steak has arrived, but what does it taste like?

The vegan steak has arrived, but what does it taste like?

Confirmed carnivores unlikely to be impressed – but it’s probably not aimed at them

Thu Nov 15 2018 - 00:42
Tens of thousands in mortgage distress ‘abandoned’, report says

Tens of thousands in mortgage distress ‘abandoned’, report says

Community Action Network says State has lost sight of humanity of arrears situation

Wed Nov 14 2018 - 14:12
Strict controls on licensed moneylenders urged

Strict controls on licensed moneylenders urged

Report calls for measures to stop consumers being hit with interest rates of almost 300%

Wed Nov 14 2018 - 08:08
Businesses paid for places on new Dublin Monopoly board

Businesses paid for places on new Dublin Monopoly board

Game makers accused of ‘lacking transparency’ in selling space to companies

Wed Nov 14 2018 - 00:59
Monopoly’s bizarre Dublin edition has more mysteries than the rosary

Monopoly’s bizarre Dublin edition has more mysteries than the rosary

Conor Pope: DCU but not UCD. Arnotts over Brown Thomas. Why the odd choices?

Wed Nov 14 2018 - 00:00
Say no to goji berries – and hello to these cheap superfoods

Say no to goji berries – and hello to these cheap superfoods

Isn’t it mad how all the 'best’ superfoods seem to cost the most? Don’t believe the hype

Mon Nov 12 2018 - 06:00
Got a consumer complaint? We’re here to help you out

Got a consumer complaint? We’re here to help you out

Pricewatch: A trip to Canada with Aer Lingus left this couple stressed, out of pocket and unable to get answers

Mon Nov 12 2018 - 06:00
Ending of Good Friday alcohol prohibition saw consumer spending jump

Ending of Good Friday alcohol prohibition saw consumer spending jump

New figures from AIB shows Irish people’s spending habits

Thu Nov 08 2018 - 01:00
Most immigrants doing better than locals but Africans doing worse - ESRI

Most immigrants doing better than locals but Africans doing worse - ESRI

Well-educated western Europeans settling well in Ireland, but African nationals fare poorly

Wed Nov 07 2018 - 00:57
He called me a f**king pig. I did nothing. I hope it was the right thing to do

He called me a f**king pig. I did nothing. I hope it was the right thing to do

Conor Pope: I didn’t want to let it lie, but I didn’t want to ruin this guy’s life either

Wed Nov 07 2018 - 00:00
Families feel the pinch as cost of living rises to over €50,000 a year

Families feel the pinch as cost of living rises to over €50,000 a year

Despite recovering economy, many households will struggle as price of essentials rise

Mon Nov 05 2018 - 06:00
SSE Airtricity to increase electricity and gas prices by more than 6%

SSE Airtricity to increase electricity and gas prices by more than 6%

Latest price hike is direct result of rising wholesale costs of energy, company says

Fri Nov 02 2018 - 13:47
Q&A: Why 1,700 loans could be affected by Court of Appeal ruling

Q&A: Why 1,700 loans could be affected by Court of Appeal ruling

Judges’ decision could see repossession of some homes speeded up

Fri Nov 02 2018 - 01:00
Irish people happier with work/life balance than average EU worker

Irish people happier with work/life balance than average EU worker

Eurobarometer finds women slightly less satisfied than men

Thu Nov 01 2018 - 16:43
Rare George Best memorabilia to go on display in new Belfast hotel

Rare George Best memorabilia to go on display in new Belfast hotel

The hotel will be also named in honour of the late footballer

Wed Oct 31 2018 - 15:31
Consumer loyalty may cost you €1,100 in next 12 months

Consumer loyalty may cost you €1,100 in next 12 months

Switcher.ie finds that despite plans to change utility service providers, most do not bother

Wed Oct 31 2018 - 00:01
Fear of hair loss used to consume me. Now I don’t think it needs curing

Fear of hair loss used to consume me. Now I don’t think it needs curing

Conor Pope: Shaving my head allowed me to tackle one of aging's obvious signs

Wed Oct 31 2018 - 00:00
Pricewatch bank holiday quiz: How well do you know your rights?

Pricewatch bank holiday quiz: How well do you know your rights?

Are you able to tell your consumer law from chancing your arm? Find out with our quiz

Mon Oct 29 2018 - 06:00
My marathon: ‘I almost died. The last 10km were the worst’

My marathon: ‘I almost died. The last 10km were the worst’

Runners in Dublin’s 38th marathon recount personal bests and the buzz from the event

Sun Oct 28 2018 - 20:29
Sore-but-happy runners limp to the pubs after gruelling Dublin Marathon

Sore-but-happy runners limp to the pubs after gruelling Dublin Marathon

Despite the pain, mood among 20,000 runners was euphoric as they crossed finish line

Sun Oct 28 2018 - 20:24
Dublin Marathon: 20,000 take to the streets for 39th city race

Dublin Marathon: 20,000 take to the streets for 39th city race

First runners started at 8.55am and rolling road closures are in place along the route

Sun Oct 28 2018 - 10:51
Lotto jackpot worth €4.4m scooped in Milltown, Co Galway

Lotto jackpot worth €4.4m scooped in Milltown, Co Galway

And the winning numbers are: 14, 24, 30, 38, 40, 45, but no winner of Plus 1 or 2 draws

Sun Oct 28 2018 - 10:36
President Michael D Higgins vows to ‘represent Ireland’s voice’ over next seven years

President Michael D Higgins vows to ‘represent Ireland’s voice’ over next seven years

Casey polls strongly to finish second while voters back removal of blasphemy offence

Sat Oct 27 2018 - 23:11
Varadkar: ‘Imagine what we could have done with a majority’

Varadkar: ‘Imagine what we could have done with a majority’

Taoiseach’s comments come as Fine Gael begin confidence-and-supply talks with Fianna Fáil

Sat Oct 27 2018 - 20:21
Snow falls in some parts of country as cold snap sets in

Snow falls in some parts of country as cold snap sets in

Temperatures could fall to minus 4 degrees in midlands with frost and ice a concern

Sat Oct 27 2018 - 16:15
Presidential face: Would you be able to identify the candidates?

Presidential face: Would you be able to identify the candidates?

Majority unable to identify more than two presidential candidates

Thu Oct 25 2018 - 12:52
Workplace of the future will still need humans, conference hears

Workplace of the future will still need humans, conference hears

Expert says ‘perceived unstoppable march of robots coming to take our jobs is overstated’

Wed Oct 24 2018 - 15:47
Netflix users targeted in fresh scam looking for updated payment details

Netflix users targeted in fresh scam looking for updated payment details

Bogus phishing email circulating since beginning of this week

Wed Oct 24 2018 - 10:41
A taxi man explained why Peter Casey would be a great president

A taxi man explained why Peter Casey would be a great president

Conor Pope: The perils of having to renew your passport and driving licences all at once

Wed Oct 24 2018 - 00:00
It all adds up... Ryanair earnings soar on the little extras

It all adds up... Ryanair earnings soar on the little extras

Airline generates €1.3 billion in revenue from baggage charges and other fees in first six months

Tue Oct 23 2018 - 13:37
First Look: Is Dublin’s newest tourist attraction any good?

First Look: Is Dublin’s newest tourist attraction any good?

Vaults Live takes visitors on a hilarious and gruesome journey through Irish history

Tue Oct 23 2018 - 09:44
Halloween warning about lacerations, burns and spark-damaged eyes

Halloween warning about lacerations, burns and spark-damaged eyes

Fire Brigade highlights dangers in effort to minimise risk around bonfire flames

Mon Oct 22 2018 - 20:44
Dunnes regains top spot in supermarket league

Dunnes regains top spot in supermarket league

Aldi leapfrogs Lidl as both record growth while Tesco numbers fall

Mon Oct 22 2018 - 16:14
Got a consumer complaint? We’re here to help you out

Got a consumer complaint? We’re here to help you out

Pricewatch: Tiling woes, water leaks, communication problems with Tesco Mobile and flying high with Aer Lingus customers

Mon Oct 22 2018 - 06:00
Dublin institution Nico’s to close after more than 50 years

Dublin institution Nico’s to close after more than 50 years

Well-known Italian restaurant on Dame Street to close doors for last time next month

Sat Oct 20 2018 - 17:32
Council agrees to help rid Dublin neighbourhood of hated weed

Council agrees to help rid Dublin neighbourhood of hated weed

Dubliners feared Japanese Knotweed could damage or devalue homes

Fri Oct 19 2018 - 14:30
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