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Maybe it wasn’t so far from avocados we were reared

Maybe it wasn’t so far from avocados we were reared

Pricewatch: Some of you begged to differ with our 1980s nostalgia-fest

Mon Feb 19 2018 - 01:00
Car insurance costs put returning emigrants off the road

Car insurance costs put returning emigrants off the road

Pricewatch: Insurance companies are making drivers pay for their time abroad

Mon Feb 19 2018 - 00:00
Pricewatch: How much is too much for a decent Jaffa Cake?

Pricewatch: How much is too much for a decent Jaffa Cake?

Getting the balance right between chocolate, orange goo, and sponge can be tricky

Mon Feb 19 2018 - 00:00
Give Me a Crash Course In . . . Property prices

Give Me a Crash Course In . . . Property prices

Ireland’s property roller coaster is on another crazy climb. Any chance of a soft landing?

Sat Feb 17 2018 - 06:00
Dublin marathon winner (83) faces fight for prize money

Dublin marathon winner (83) faces fight for prize money

Jack Gallagher is still awaiting his €125 reward after winning the over-80s category

Fri Feb 16 2018 - 06:01
Cancer charity censured over financial records

Cancer charity censured over financial records

Charities Regulator imposes sanctions on the Good and New Shop over fiscal procedures

Thu Feb 15 2018 - 01:10
Residential property prices rise 12.3% in year to December

Residential property prices rise 12.3% in year to December

House prices in Dublin increase 10.8%, while the cost of apartments climbs 14.7%

Wed Feb 14 2018 - 16:38
Varadkar takes transparency in politics to a whole new level of crêpe

Varadkar takes transparency in politics to a whole new level of crêpe

Taoiseach posts ‘last treat’ pancake before ‘uber healthy’ Lenten fast

Wed Feb 14 2018 - 11:24
A long, long romance: ‘I suppose I am glad he asked me to dance that night’

A long, long romance: ‘I suppose I am glad he asked me to dance that night’

Ned and Eileen Cusack, one of Ireland’s oldest married couples, mark their 73rd Valentine’s Day together

Wed Feb 14 2018 - 01:35
What’s the best way to secure a long and happy marriage?

What’s the best way to secure a long and happy marriage?

Low-key weddings and fewer expectations, according to the dozens of Irish couples interviewed about married life for an RTÉ TV programme

Wed Feb 14 2018 - 01:00
Co Kildare seeks a new CEO

Co Kildare seeks a new CEO

The Lily Whites search for first Chief Experience Officer to promote Kildare county

Tue Feb 13 2018 - 10:00
Consumers returning to brands as economy improves

Consumers returning to brands as economy improves

Data also suggests shoppers are more interested in vegetarian and vegan lifestyles

Mon Feb 12 2018 - 12:34
Nostalgic for the 1980s? Think again - here are the things we didn't have back then

Nostalgic for the 1980s? Think again - here are the things we didn't have back then

Pricewatch: When Houghton put the ball in the English net avocados were not part of our world

Mon Feb 12 2018 - 00:00
Ticket-touting inquiry examines hundreds of thousands of files

Ticket-touting inquiry examines hundreds of thousands of files

Consumer watchdog is investigating suspected breaches of law by ticketing agents

Mon Feb 05 2018 - 20:05
Cork woman Aisling Casey adds ‘Grammy winner’ to CV

Cork woman Aisling Casey adds ‘Grammy winner’ to CV

Surprise win for music collective meant nobody was there to accept prize in New York

Mon Feb 05 2018 - 10:15
Problems with Eir dominating reader complaints at the moment

Problems with Eir dominating reader complaints at the moment

Pricewatch: Phone and broadband supplier tops the list for most complaints to us

Mon Feb 05 2018 - 06:00
Web shopping a threat to Irish retail sector, industry body warns

Web shopping a threat to Irish retail sector, industry body warns

Much revenue from major sales events going to UK-based traders, Retail Ireland says

Mon Feb 05 2018 - 05:00
Couple receive surprise €36,000 tracker compensation

Couple receive surprise €36,000 tracker compensation

The mortgage-holders were unaware they had been affected by overcharging scandal

Mon Feb 05 2018 - 02:00
Dental floss harps? What class of madness are these?

Dental floss harps? What class of madness are these?

Pricewatch opens wide for the best value in tooth floss, sticks and brushes

Mon Feb 05 2018 - 01:00
Commemorative coins face Central Bank crackdown

Commemorative coins face Central Bank crackdown

Bank to act amid concerns over private firms selling medals marking historic events

Mon Feb 05 2018 - 01:00
Targeted ads: Is social media spying on us?

Targeted ads: Is social media spying on us?

Pricewatch: Conspiracy theories abound but the truth is probably more prosaic

Mon Feb 05 2018 - 00:00
Ryanair seating policy under spotlight again as UK authorities investigate

Ryanair seating policy under spotlight again as UK authorities investigate

British authorities examine if Ryanair deliberately splitting up groups

Sun Feb 04 2018 - 13:29
From a brown trout to Rory McIlroy’s wedding: the saving of Ashford Castle

From a brown trout to Rory McIlroy’s wedding: the saving of Ashford Castle

For years, Ashford Castle was in the doldrums – but a €75 million refit has put it back on the map, and it has been winning international acclaim and awards ever since

Sat Feb 03 2018 - 06:00
Cheers! A little wine ‘cleans the mind’, researchers find

Cheers! A little wine ‘cleans the mind’, researchers find

New study reports low levels of alcohol flush out brain toxins, including those associated with Alzheimer’s

Fri Feb 02 2018 - 13:58
New guide aims to help borrowers in mortgage distress

New guide aims to help borrowers in mortgage distress

Authors say document can also be used by anyone forced off a tracker mortgage or given incorrect interest calculations

Thu Feb 01 2018 - 07:34
Conor Pope: Time versus distance is tricky when you have Cabra flu

Conor Pope: Time versus distance is tricky when you have Cabra flu

After my first attempt to run without a warm-up routine, I was laid low for days

Wed Jan 31 2018 - 05:01
Public views sought for new residential care guidelines

Public views sought for new residential care guidelines

CCPC wants submissions from older people in long-term residential care, their families or representatives

Tue Jan 30 2018 - 10:46
Consumers warned they cannot rely on food intolerance test kits

Consumers warned they cannot rely on food intolerance test kits

Authority says there is no single test to diagnose food intolerance

Mon Jan 29 2018 - 13:25
Aneta at the till in Lidl used her card to pay for my shopping

Aneta at the till in Lidl used her card to pay for my shopping

Pricewatch reader tells of excellent customer service in Lidl

Mon Jan 29 2018 - 09:23
A bad experience with Littlewoods and an elusive call from the ‘specialist’ team

A bad experience with Littlewoods and an elusive call from the ‘specialist’ team

Debbie Murphy’s problems started when she ordered two grey headboards

Mon Jan 29 2018 - 09:18
Reader appalled by Ikea’s ‘lack of empathy and shambolic customer service’

Reader appalled by Ikea’s ‘lack of empathy and shambolic customer service’

On hold for 52 minutes pursuing missing Ikea sofa bed

Mon Jan 29 2018 - 09:07
The case of the bank and the death certificate that keeps disappearing

The case of the bank and the death certificate that keeps disappearing

Reader query: Conor Pope assists readers with their consumer problems and praises Lidl

Mon Jan 29 2018 - 00:00
Want your flight upgraded? Follow these nine tips

Want your flight upgraded? Follow these nine tips

Without paying through the nose, can you escape cramped seats, bad food and wailing babies?

Fri Jan 26 2018 - 10:48
The Pricewatch guide to keeping customers happy

The Pricewatch guide to keeping customers happy

Some top tips to help businesses stay off our pages

Mon Jan 22 2018 - 00:00
Conor Pope's guide on how to save hundreds on your health insurance

Conor Pope's guide on how to save hundreds on your health insurance

Pricewatch: Overpaying, finding the right plans, and the fear of switching insurers...

Mon Jan 15 2018 - 00:00
Conor Pope: the running mistake I won’t be making again

Conor Pope: the running mistake I won’t be making again

Learning the hard way: there is a reason experts tell you to warm up before jogging

Tue Jan 09 2018 - 08:04
17 tips to avoid wasting cash when you are feeling the January pinch

17 tips to avoid wasting cash when you are feeling the January pinch

Pricewatch: Pay day is a long way off so it's time to make you a more savvy spender

Mon Jan 08 2018 - 00:00
10 ways Irish consumer behaviour has changed since 2008

10 ways Irish consumer behaviour has changed since 2008

The Crash – 10 years on: habits have been transformed, from switching providers to buying own-brand to shopping online

Sat Jan 06 2018 - 06:00
Ryanair buffeted by turbulence in a year of cancellations chaos

Ryanair buffeted by turbulence in a year of cancellations chaos

‘Cock-ups’ and staff revolt put Michael O’Leary under unprecedented pressure

Wed Dec 27 2017 - 04:22
Scale of tracker mortgage ‘rip-off’ comes into view

Scale of tracker mortgage ‘rip-off’ comes into view

News review of the year 2017: Many still await redress after almost 34,000 overcharged

Wed Dec 27 2017 - 03:42
Find the best Christmas crackers, stuffing, cranberry sauce and pies

Find the best Christmas crackers, stuffing, cranberry sauce and pies

Sort the crackers from the turkeys with this review of seasonal supermarket trimmings

Mon Dec 18 2017 - 00:00
Ryanair strike Q&A: When will I know if my flight is affected?

Ryanair strike Q&A: When will I know if my flight is affected?

If your flight is cancelled you must be offered a refund or a seat on the next available flight

Tue Dec 12 2017 - 16:27
Dublin traffic chaos on first weekday of new Luas

Dublin traffic chaos on first weekday of new Luas

Malfunctioning traffic lights contribute to city-wide gridlock during morning rush hour

Tue Dec 12 2017 - 05:00
Earlier gridlock with Luas Cross City eases for evening rush-hour traffic

Earlier gridlock with Luas Cross City eases for evening rush-hour traffic

Commuters frustrated as congestion causes early morning delays in Dublin city centre

Mon Dec 11 2017 - 18:19
Gift vouchers: the gift that keeps on taking away

Gift vouchers: the gift that keeps on taking away

Pricewatch: We are being fleeced by unregulated, restrictive vouchers – when will it end?

Mon Dec 11 2017 - 00:00
Rehab scraps scratchcards that helped tarnish its reputation

Rehab scraps scratchcards that helped tarnish its reputation

Charity says lottery was losing money. Radio bingo also ends at 12 stations

Sun Dec 10 2017 - 19:07
Five ways to make your Secret Santa a success

Five ways to make your Secret Santa a success

Avoid tears with our tips on secret gift-giving

Sun Dec 10 2017 - 06:00
The average person checks their phone 57 times a day. Not me

The average person checks their phone 57 times a day. Not me

Conor Pope tracks his smartphone usage for 24 hours to find out how he measures up

Sat Dec 09 2017 - 06:00
Reader calls herself ‘a plagued Eir customer’ - she’s not exaggerating

Reader calls herself ‘a plagued Eir customer’ - she’s not exaggerating

Reader Query: Her Eir broadband was useless so she tried to cancel - then the real frustration began

Thu Dec 07 2017 - 16:20
98% of adults now have mobile phones, new research finds

98% of adults now have mobile phones, new research finds

Just 62 per cent of people living in very rural areas happy with coverage

Wed Dec 06 2017 - 17:30
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