Getting the wrong mortgage can be costly for first-time buyers. Here’s how to avoid the common pitfalls

About 370 instruments have been put back into tune under a council initiative

With new rules for landlords coming next year, tenants interested in buying should get their ducks in a row

Data on the species in the Republic is spotty, but that’s about to change

Staycationing is not cheap, especially in high season, but there are also significant costs to investing in a holiday hideout of your own

Is it ever a good idea to go camping at a music festival with your children?

There are tens of thousands of euro in grants available to renovate an island home, but life there might not suit everyone

Global heating has extended the peak season for ticks in Ireland, increasing the risk of Lyme disease and other health problems

‘When leaders share how they manage children and work, this brings an environment where family commitments are respected’

Refillable, plastic-free deodorants with natural ingredients are gaining fans

If your flight is delayed or cancelled, or you are denied boarding or downgraded, can you get a refund and/or compensation?

You need to shop around, and the best deal isn’t always the cheapest

A little dog poo can go a long way to making you sick

Most people have a charity they would like to support but cost-of-living pressures can make it difficult to find the money day to day

Our overall recycling rate isn’t improving, because our packaging consumption is growing